Local Contractors

According to Wikipedia Dry Rot “The term is most commonly used in reference to the decay of building timbers. It refers to damage inflicted by either: Serpula lacrymans (formerly Merulius lacrymans) predominantly in the United Kingdom and northern Europe; and/or Meruliporia incrassata (which has a number of synonyms, including Poria incrassata and Serpula incrassata) in North America. Both species of fungus cause brown rot decay, preferentially removing cellulose and hemicellulose from the timber leaving a brittle matrix of modified lignin. Eventually the decay can cause instability and collapse in houses, wooden ships’ hulls, and other wooden structures.”

The Fungi requires an elevated moisture level in order to grow.  So, even though the wood has “dried out” the fungi keeps growing causing Dry Rot Damage.

Dry rot is common in areas where there has been excessive moisture intrusion.  Common areas would be: bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, areas around the exterior of the home where there is earth to wood contact.

It can become quite a problem once it enters into the structural framing members of a home as it often requires extensive repair work.

Make sure to hire a very competent contractor when having dry rot repaired on your home or commercial building.