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What exactly is dry rot?  Dry rot occurs when your home is exposed to moisture, dampness, or condensation of any kind. Dry rot can occur in floors, walls, cabinets, or even the structural wood frame of the home. Dry rot is especially dangerous because it is quick moving and cause severe damage to your home or structure! Dry rot and wet rot are very different.  Wet rot generally only occurs in areas that are exposed to water, often for long periods of time. Wet rot is localized and won’t spread. Dry rot is also the result of being exposed to some kind of moisture, however unlike wet rot, dry rot is a quick moving rot. It does not stay only in the area that was dampened but will move to other areas quickly. Due to the severity of dry rot it is imperative to detect it quickly and not wait to have it treated. As mentioned before it can move into your floors, walls, drywall, brickwork, behind plaster, and even into the structural wood of your home. This is why not is so important ...

  Have you noticed any signs of   dry rot within your property ? If so, it is always better to know for sure rather than ignoring the problem and letting it spread. Dry rot   is a common wood destroying fungi timber that attacks and weakens unprotected timbers that have been affected by damp. Our experienced property surveyors are here to help you by accurately identifying the cause of the problem as well as specifying the most effective solution. Get in touch with your local branch to book a property survey. What Causes Dry Rot? Dry rot can  o ccur in a property when unprotected or untreated timber has become damp. Property problems such as plumbing leaks, leaking roofs, defective guttering and masonry are the most common reasons that allow damp to affect your property. As a result, all unprotected timber structures are at risk of a fungal attack when the moisture content of the timber is above 20%. From fixtures to structural timbers, the average home is made up of...

  Penetrating damp treatment Penetrating damp treatment begins with identifying and correcting the defect in the building that is allowing water ingress to penetrate. When trying to identify the source of the penetrating damp issue, consider the following: Do you have any leaking gutters/downpipes? Do you have ageing porous brickwork? Is there defective pointing? Do you have Inadequate drip grooves under window sills? Do you have defective seals around doors and windows? Are you aware of any defective plumbing? Next steps for penetrating damp treatment Once the source of the penetrating damp has been addressed, consideration regarding penetrating damp treatment can begin.   For minor cases of penetrating damp: this can be identified and treated through the application of some DIY measures. You can find out more by visiting our web page on stop penetrating damp - DIY tips. For more serious cases of penetrating damp: a long with the replacement of the plasterwork, it may...

  CONTACT US Penetrating damp treatment   begins with identifying and correcting the defect in the building that is allowing water ingress to penetrate. When trying to identify the source of the penetrating damp issue, consider the following: Do you have any leaking gutters/downpipes? Do you have ageing porous brickwork? Is there defective pointing? Do you have Inadequate drip grooves under window sills? Do you have defective seals around doors and windows? Are you aware of any defective plumbing? Next steps for penetrating damp treatment Once the source of the  penetrating damp  has been addressed, consideration regarding penetrating damp treatment can begin. FOR MINOR CASES OF PENETRATING DAMP: This can be identified and treated through the application of some DIY measures. You can find out more by visiting our web page on stop penetrating damp – DIY tips. For more serious cases of penetrating damp: along with the replacement of the plasterwork, it may be discovere...

  WHAT IS DAMP PROOFING Explaining damp proofing, what it is and why its important CONTACT US WHAT EXACTLY IS DAMP PROOFING? What is damp proofing? In short, damp proofing is a generic term to describe the variety of damp proofing treatments applied to prevent damp problems affecting your property. However, damp proofing is more commonly known as a type of waterproofing for constructed walls where a damp proofing barrier (commonly known as a damp proof course or DPC) is placed in walls or floors. WHAT IS DAMP PROOFING – WHY IT IS IMPORTANT? Damp proofing works as a long term prevention to moisture decay. When it comes to walls and foundations, damp proofing prevents moisture and water passing through into interior spaces. Moreover, a healthy and fit for purpose damp proofing course will help prevent timber decay and structural damage by stopping moisture from reaching timbers within the property and thus helping to prevent outbreaks of dry rot and wet rot. DO MY WALLS CURRENTLY HAV...

Dry Rot  is not easy to identify and even more difficult to treat. It is rather difficult to identify the difference between Wet and Dry rot, but it’s also crucial that an infestation is correctly identified. Different types of Rot require different treatment methods and have different rates of growth spread patterns. Since Dry Rot is far more devastating and widespread, it’s an immediate danger to a structural integrity of your house. The best course of action is always to seek specialist advice. Having a professional survey and treat the affected area will ensure the safety of your home and also guarantee structural integrity for years to come. At FixRot we have 15 years of experience identifying and treating Dry Rot outbreaks. Our experienced engineers and technicians will survey your house free of charge, and advice suitable solutions tailored to your needs. Because we’re confident in our work, we provide up to 30 years guarantee on all of our work through the Sovereign Protect...

What is damp proofing? Our damp proofing guide will provide all you need to know about damp problems and how to solve them.  The four main causes of damp are Rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation, and underground water ingress, and we will outline how to fix them all. If you require professional treatment, then our damp proofing specialists have been solving damp problems since 1951. Our experienced surveyors are fully trained and qualified to diagnose the exact cause of the problem and, if necessary, provide a treatment plan to remedy it. Following current Government guidance Peter Cox can still perform damp proofing services in homes and commercial premises while taking all necessary precautions with regards to social distancing and use of protective equipment. To find out how we can help you today while remaining safe, please get in touch with us by calling 1683478327 or complete the contact form below to book a survey. Alternatively continue reading to find out more abou...