Dry Rot and Wet Rot Treatment in Edinburgh
Fortress One specialises in dry rot and wet rot assessment and treatment, serving clients across Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, The Lothians, Scottish Borders, and Ayrshire.
Our priority is to ensure your understanding of the reported information from our dry rot survey, offering a quotation action plan that encompasses a range of treatment methods tailored to the specific requirements of your home.
What is dry rot?
Dry rot is a fungus that digests parts of wood, both on the forest floor and inside buildings. It begins life as a microscopic spore that resembles orange dust, and if the right amount of moisture and humidity are available then it will grow into white strands called hyphae, then into mycelium, and eventually into a fruiting body mushroom known as Serpula Lacrymans.
The most frequent and serious cause of damage to a building timber is fungal decay, commonly known as Dry Rot or Wet Rot. Fungal decay can affect all timber, in both historic and modern houses. Dampness combined with a lack of ventilation provides the ideal conditions for fungal attack on timber.
What is wet rot?
Wet Rot is a variety of brown wood eating fungus which occurs when high moisture levels are found to be present within the timber. Dampness, combined with a lack of ventilation, provides the ideal conditions for fungal attack on timber.
Our dry rot survey inspection
During our dry rot survey we will identify the problem and provide you with a quality, tailor-made action plan and recommendation for your property. This includes permanent solutions to eradicate dry rot fungus problems on internal timbers and walls, which will penetrate as deep as possible into the timber and wall masonry- providing your home with optimal protection against active dry rot.
Dry rot & wet rot treatment
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Our dry rot and wet rot treatments come with our 10-year insurance-backed guarantee to the household consumer, providing reassurance that we are reliable and trustworthy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is dry rot?
Dry rot is a wood-destroying fungus that begins as a microscopic spore. With the right moisture and humidity, it grows into white strands (hyphae), then mycelium, and eventually a fruiting body known as Serpula Lacrymans. It’s one of the most serious and damaging forms of fungal decay affecting building timbers.
What is wet rot?
Wet rot is a type of brown wood-eating fungus that develops when timber has a high moisture content. Like dry rot, it thrives where dampness and poor ventilation combine to create ideal conditions for fungal attack.
How can I tell the difference between dry rot and wet rot?
Dry rot spreads more aggressively through masonry as well as timber and can travel beyond the source of moisture, while wet rot is generally confined to the timber that’s actually wet. A professional survey is the best way to correctly identify which you’re dealing with, since treatment approaches differ.
How do you treat dry rot and wet rot?
We identify and eliminate the source of moisture behind the outbreak, replace defective timbers, and treat the affected area with fungicidal formulations designed to prevent further infection.
How can I prevent dry rot in my property?
Stop water from entering the building, keep moisture away from timbers, use protective coatings, and ensure good ventilation to keep timbers dry. Contact us for a tailored assessment.
Is your dry rot and wet rot treatment guaranteed?
Yes, our treatments come with a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee to give you reassurance and long-term protection.
