Help & Advice By Damp & Mould Solutions — CSRT & PCAQT Certified Specialists Updated: June 2026 10 min read Dry Rot: How to Identify It, What Causes It, and How to Treat It Dry rot is the most destructive form of timber decay affecting UK buildings — and one of the most misunderstood. This […]
Read more Wet rot and dry rot are both fungal timber diseases, but they differ in how they spread and how much moisture they need. Wet rot stays near its damp source and requires moisture above 50%, while dry rot (Serpula lacrymans) needs only 20–30% moisture and can spread aggressively through walls and masonry to attack timbers […]
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