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...
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...
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...