Wet rot can cause severe damage to timbers

Wet rot is generally more common than dry rot and is caused by continuous damp conditions affecting timber. As timber can account for up to 70% of the materials used in the construction of a property, if left untreated, it can cause severe damage as timbers are undermined.

Typical signs of wet rot are a damp, musty smell, the cracking and weakening of timber and the presence of fungal growth.

In order to fix a wet rot problem, the source of water ingress needs to be dealt with, so it’s important to identify the full extent of the problem before damaged timbers can be replaced.

Ryedale Remedials of Dumfries undertake spe­cial­ist surveys and reme­dial treat­ments includ­ing rein­state­ment works for prop­erty own­ers, land­lords, hous­ing asso­ci­a­tions, solic­i­tors and estate agents across southern Scotland and the north of England.

All our work is car­ried out to the highest standards and is cov­ered by a 30-year guarantee*.


*We use Sovereign damp-coursing products, the first company in the damp-proofing industry to gain BSI approval for its whole range of products which are covered by a 30-year Pro­tec­tion Scheme Guarantee.

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