dry rot
This fungus causes decay primarily under conditions of restricted ventilation, and high humidity, the optimum moisture content for decay being 30 - 40%.
Dry rot can remain active in timber down to 20% moisture and can attack dry timber. The fungus can grow throughout the fabric of a building if conditions are suitable. It can penetrate though brickwork and masonry, and behind plaster, decaying any timber in it's path. Decaying timber which develops 'cuboidal' cracking is usually overgrown by masses of grey-white mycelium...
Plate-like fruiting bodies produce millions of rusty-red spores (seeds) as a reddish dust...
These spores spread the fungal infection to other sites...
A thorough survey will be carried out by a PCA qualified 
preservation surveyor to identify the type(s) and extent of rot present, the moisture sources responsible, and specify the most practical, cost effective solutions in a detailed report. Our reports are accepted by all Mortgage providers. Fixed price treatments can be carried out by preservation, with most work covered by Guarantee.
All treatments will be carried out by staff recorded on the Professional Biocide User Register.
The guarantee can be separately insured by GPI for its 10 year duration on payment of a one off premium.
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