Wet Rot Treatments In Belfast & Northern Ireland
Specialist wet rot identification, treatment and eradication services for home owners and builders / contractors using only the highest quality wet rot eradication products.
Wet Rot Treatments
Wet rot can affect buildings of all ages and if decay is discovered it should be identified and remedial action should be taken without delay.
Fungal decay occurs in timber which becomes wet for some time and is the result of the attack by one of a number of wood-destroying fungi. The most well known wet rots are coniophora puteana the cellar fungus and Poria vaillantii the pore or mine fungus. Many other fungi also occurs and some have recently been particularly linked with decay in door and window frames.
Wet rot occurs more frequently, but is less serious, decay is typically confined to the area where timber has become and remains wet.
Fungal decay always arises because the wood has become wet, usually, timbers will be in excess of 20 per cent moisture content. Finding the source of dampness and eliminating the ingress of moisture and promoting drying is always necessary.
The main differences between dry rot and wet rot are the degree of development of mycelium on the wood surface and the ability of the fungus to spread into other timbers via adjacent masonry. It is important that the two types of decay be distinguished since they require different treatment.
This type of rot is caused principally by coniophora puteana. Poria vaillantii is another important wet rot fungus and a number of less common fungi can also occur. While each fungus has its own unique features, the general appearance of wet rot is similar – as is the treatment. Wet rot is typically confined to the area of dampness because the mycelium does not spread into walls.
As we have shown it is very important that the type and cause of the fungal decay are correctly identified before any corrective action can be considered. It is for these reasons that it is important that a detailed diagnostic inspection is carried out by a competent specialist. This inspection should be followed by the submission of a report that details both the cause of the decay and the proposed remedial action.
If you suspect you have wet rot issues, you can book a professionally qualified C.S.S.W | C.S.R.T surveyor through our contact page.
Toner Damp Proofing Ltd puts customer care at the heart of our business and adheres to offer the highest standards for our customers. Toner Damp Proofing Ltd are full member’s of the Property Care Association (PCA) it is the trade association of property specialists covering the Northern Ireland, UK and Ireland who can be trusted to resolve problems affecting your building. PCA members include contractors, independent and freelance surveyors, consultants and manufacturers. You can always find Toner Damp proofing Ltd nearby with the expertise required for your project.
Property Care Association (PCA)
We are full members of the industry's trade association the PCA for damp proofing, waterproofing & timber preservation.
C.S.S.W Surveyor
Specialist in the protection of below ground structures against water from the ground awarded by the PCA.
C.S.R.T Surveyor
A national recognised qualification for the identification of damp and timber defects in buildings awared by the PCA.
Fully Insured
Toner Damp Proofing Ltd is fully insured for our customers protection. This mean less worrying for you when using us.
16+ Years Experience
Successfully carrying out damp proofing, waterproofing and timber treatment works throughout Northern Ireland for our clients.
Protected Guarantee
As well as our own company guarantees, we can offer Guaranteed Protection Insurances (GPI) for peace of mind and security.
We have always been committed to keeping Northern Ireland homes dry and will continue for many of years to come. Our staff and surveyors, are all paid salaries rather than being commission-based like many of our competitors in the damp proofing industry. This means they don’t feel pressure to oversell services or treatments to customers, and can provide honest advice without any expectation or obligation for customers to purchase our services.
