Wet rot is a common cause of timber damage and can often be seen in bathrooms and kitchens. It looks nasty, smells bad and if wet rot is left unchecked; it can cause structural defects with a property.
What is wet rot
Similar, but not as hard to repair as dry rot, wet rot is a wood destroying fungi that attacks timber/wood in order to extract food to maintain growth by producing a generation of spores which spread to attack more timber. Affected timber exhibits significant loss of weight.
In order to grow, wet rot requires a regular source of moisture ingress that typically comes from sources such as gutters, defective plumbing, downpipes etc.
Speak to the Wet Rot experts
Speak to a Wet Rot expert before going ahead with any work.
If you are unsure or if you suspect your property may have a Wet Rot problem, call Bell Preservation today on 01592 323349 or click to request our survey and we will arrange for one of our Wet Rot experts to call or visit you at a time convenient for yourself.