Seeing the words “dry rot” flagged on a homebuyer’s report or during a subsequent damp and timber survey often triggers panic, leaving buyers questioning whether they should walk away from the purchase entirely. However, discovering dry...
Finding small holes in floorboards, furniture, or structural timber is often the first sign of a woodworm infestation inside the home. Although there are several woodboring beetles found in properties in the UK, the commonest is...
Dry rot (Serpula lacrymans) is at its most destructive when it goes undetected, before it takes hold and spreads, meaning treatment is delayed. One of the top hiding spots is under floorboards. In the dark and...
Timber decay is the slow breakdown of wood caused by fungi or wood-boring insects thriving in damp conditions. It affects properties of all ages: from Victorian terraces to modern commercial buildings undergoing refurbishment. Timber decay almost...
If the internal surface of your walls are wet after rain, this is usually caused by penetrating damp. This means water is able to bypass your property’s exterior defences, which are designed to stop moisture ingress....
Dry rot (Serpula lacrymans) is a serious type of fungal decay that can compromise the structural integrity of buildings by attacking timber. But is dry rot actually dangerous? The answer is more complicated than a simple...
Peter Cox will be running virtual CPD seminars again, covering a range of property preservation topics. Joining our virtual CPD’s will allow you to gain your CPD points. Best of all, these seminars are totally free....
Fungal Decay in Buildings Wood is a very resilient material which is able to remain intact for hundreds, if not thousands of years, but introduces moisture and things can change quite rapidly. Both wood boring insects...
For homeowners, landlords, and property renovators, particularly those responsible for older or historic buildings, discovering timber decay is a deeply concerning scenario. Wood is a foundational building material used in most British properties, providing the structural skeleton...
(Reading time 4 minutes) A damp patch on a wall is a common, unwelcome problem that many homeowners face, especially in winter. They usually start as a small stain or soft spot, but can often lead...