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How To Identify Wet Rot - Fixrot.co.uk

It is always best to consult a professional when identifying any type of Rot. The similarity between Dry and Wet Rot make the diagnosis difficult and mistakes can cost you time and money. 

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Structural Wood Rot Repair Cost: Find out if wood rot has affected your home—and what repair and prevention methods to employ. Wood rot is no joke, it could cause your house to crumble.

Our Fixrot.co.uk team in Tweedsmuir have a track record of providing forward-thinking, industry-leading treatments and solutions for all forms of damp problems such as rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation. We offer a complete timber repair and wood rot treatment service while we also offer basement waterproofing and tanking services.

What is Wet Rot?

Wet Rot described many types of wood decay that can affect your home. It’s caused by a high level of structural dampness or a water leakage.  Increased moisture in timber provides a perfect place for all sorts of fungi to grow. One example is the basement fungus Coniophora puteana.

It is very important to properly differentiate Wet Rot from it’s dangerous counterpart, Dry Rot. They may look similar, but the effects of Dry Rot can be much more widespread and dangerous.

What is Rising Damp?

Rising damp is an issue that has troubled builders and homeowners since Roman times.

Rising damp is the term used for the slow movement of water from the lower parts of walls to higher parts of the structure. It is a common problem affecting older homes as well as newer buildings that may not have been correctly constructed.

What Causes Rising Damp?

Lack of appropriate damp proof course. High level of ground water pressure or humidity due to heavy rains or particularly damp environment. Rising of the house’s ground level above the waterproof barriers and coatings due to some house makeover or garden work (new paths, driveways etc.)

How Do i Identify Rising Ramp?

There are many symptoms or rising damp you can notice yourself

Wet or discoloured exterior walls may that are humid to touch. “Tide marks”, the horizontal discoloured marks. A sign of soluble salts residue rising with the lineof ground water and reaching even up to 1 metre (40 inches) above the ground. Bubbling damage to the exterior and sometimes also interior walls Plaster, paint or wallpaper changing colour or coming off. Damage to the exterior and interior wooden frames and finishings. Wood will become brittle or decayed. If so find out more about the dangers of Dry Rot and seek professional help as soon as possible.

Damp and its effects may then be controlled by adopting one or more of the following measures:

The provision of suitable moisture sinks to dissipate the moisture at its source without causing problems to the structure or occupants, and the repair of any contributing defects acting as moisture sources, such as broken pipes.

The introduction of either physical barriers using damp-proof membranes or materials to form a 'damp-proof course' or hydrophobic (water-repellent) materials as in 'chemical damp proof courses'.

The isolation of vulnerable materials such as timber and interior finishes from damp fabric. Damp Proofing Specialists Langholm

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How We Treat Woodworm

Treating Woodworm

The most important part of dealing with woodworm is making sure the correct treatment is used. It’s important to identify woodworm properly as there are various types. Once we are happy with the diagnosis of woodworm, we can provide the most effective treatment.

Methods of Removing and Killing Woodworm

There are many ways of getting rid of woodworm. At Fixrot.co.uk, we always opt for the water-based spray treatment due to its efficiency in killing woodworm. An advantage for property owners is that it allows re-entery into the treated area just two hours after the treatment has been complete. To treat the wood and timbers, our technicians will enter the infected area to initially prepare for the treatment. Preparation involves: woodworm experts in langholm

Moving furniture

Gaining full access to the room

Taking up floor boards is necessary

Cleaning timber so it is free of dust

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Who are the best and most reliable timber and damp specialists in Peebles?

Our Fixrot.co.uk team in Peebles have a track record of providing forward-thinking, industry-leading treatments and solutions for all forms of damp problems such as rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation. We offer a complete timber repair and wood rot treatment service while we also offer basement waterproofing and tanking services.

Do I get any guarantees for Damp proofing, Woodworm treatment, Dry Rot Treatment, Basement waterproofing and tanking, Penetrating damp treatment or condensation control?

Yes! Our Fixrot.co.uk team in Peebles is so confident in our rated, trusted and accredited property preservation services that we back them with long-lasting guarantees.

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