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What is Dry Rot? Dry rot  is a type of fungal timber decay known as Serpula Lacrymans. It occurs when wood becomes too wet with a moisture content of over 20% and the wood-destroying fungus attacks the timber. Dry rot is the most serious form of fungal decay. Dry rot fungus is very destructive as it spreads across masonry and destroys all timber in its path including structural timbers, skirting boards, door frames, and flooring. It affects all types of properties, new and old, and can be detrimental to a property if left untreated as the fungus can weaken the structural integrity of a building and cause it to collapse. CAUSES Dry rot occurs  when airborne spores come into contact with damp timber that has a moisture content of over 20%. These spores then germinate and sprout grey root hyphae strands. The hyphae grow into mycelium which covers the timber in a thick cotton-wool like substance. The fungus eats the wood and sucks the moisture from it, leaving it weakened. The fun...

How Do I Prevent Condensation? With careful planning it is possible to prevent condensation build up in the home. Condensation prevention will help ensure that your property remains damp and mould free and save you having to spend more money in the future having to continuously remove condensation. These seven steps will help you reduce the condensation in your home by producing less moisture. Seven Tips To Reduce Condensation Problems: Try to keep the inside temperature reasonably constant. Avoid drying clothes indoors. Do not dry clothes over any radiators. Ensure tumble driers are properly vented or the condensate is regularly emptied. Keep furniture away from walls. Do not turn off or disable extractor fans. Ensure extractor fans are well maintained and offer adequate airflow. Many people will choose to open a window to remove condensation within the home, the problem with this is that the weather outdoors tends to have more moisture and a higher humidity than indoors which will c...