Timber Fungicide-hardener Damp Treatment & Repair

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Fungicide and hardener repairs and timber treatments

Fungal decay and wood rot should be treated immediately. If you believe your wood may be affected by either wood rot or fungal decay, then you should have a survey completed by a professional and have the wood treated or replaced as soon as you can. Wood rot and fungal decay is the result of moisture around the timber. When treating these conditions, it’s imperative to eliminate the moisture and allow the area to thoroughly dry out, prior to treatment. The recurrence of dry rot, wet rot, or fungal decay can be treated with a wood preservative such as a fungicide and hardener.

Typically the wood that has been affected by the wood rot or fungal decay must be removed along with the corresponding growths (such as fruiting bodies, strands and mycelium). As mentioned, the moisture source must be eliminated, and the timber must be dried out in order to be treated. Additionally, the nearby walls may be affected by damp so the plaster and masonry should be checked. If there is damp found in the walls, the fungal decay and wood rot can continue to spread evenly through the masonry. Moist wood creates the perfect environment for growing strands. These strands typically grow at the back of the plaster in search of more wood. To treat the surrounding walls, a masonry biocide can be applied. Subflooring can also be treated along with the remaining wood with a fungicide spray that is water-based.

Using a fungicide to treat timber rot and damage

Southern Damp Proofing Damp Proofing Services in London and the South East England uses a wood preservative with insecticide and fungicide technology. The particle size in this emulsion is in the nanometer range. By being in the nanometer range, the timber can be penetrated by the active ingredients so that they can be protected from dry rot, wet rot, and rotting wood fungi. This is because wood preservatives can only begin working if the fungi it is meant to protect against comes into contact with it. This treatment also protects from the infestation of wood, annoying insects.

Southern Damp Proofing Damp Proofing uses fungicides that are specific to the wood in the treatment of dry rot because it can treat and protect the wood better than traditional preservatives.

Damp Proofing Can Help Prevent

  • Rising / Penetrating Damp
  • Ingress of Water
  • Salt Crystallization
  • Plaster Breakdown
  • Damp Staining
  • Wet Rot / Dry Rot

Using hardener to treat timber rot and damage

Some minor damage to the effective wood and joinery such as the frames of windows can be repaired by using a resin, or wood hardener. Before being treated with the hardener, the areas of decayed wood should be removed, and the adjacent surfaces must dry, then new wood can be spliced in, and filler can be used to seal any remaining gaps.

Hardener provides a strong base to bind and hardened the decaying wood. The filling cures wet rot and dry rot on the surface and goes down beyond the surface of the wood which will return the wood to optimal strength. This type of repair is ideal for frames, doors, and windows. It is important to note that this treatment can be used both outside and inside. If you think that you have wet rot, dry rot or fungus and are looking for treatment options, please contact us at 020 7971 1329 for a free consultation from our technician.

Timber treatment and repair services

Untreated and new wood or joinery should be treated with quality preservatives and safeguard chemicals. Fungicides and insecticides should be included in these treatments to protect your home from wet rot, dry rot, and insects such as woodworm and other wood-boring insects.

To treat and repair your problem, Southern Damp Proofing Damp Proofing has technicians that will first find and stop the moisture that causes the damp. Once this has been resolved, our technicians can then provide treatment and repair options. Treatment and repair options typically involve treating any wood that can be salvaged with a fungicide and replacing damaged wood as needed. These treatments will stop the problem of wood rot or fungus so long as the moisture problem has been remedied successfully. However, there are some differences with how we treat dry rot in wet rot.

Our treatment and repair process

Once you have contacted our office located at Kemp House, 152-160 City Road, London EC1V 2NX, or by phone on 020 7971 1329 we can assess your property and determine what specific problems you are experiencing. Once we have identified the problem, we cannot only assist in the treatment and repair, but we can help fix the cause of the damp that created the problem in the first place.

At Southern Damp Proofing Damp Proofing Services, we can treat areas of affected wood by using fungicide, repair timber that has been minimally damaged, and replace areas that have been significantly damaged. Additionally, we will also treat the surrounding areas to ensure they will not be affected by microscopic fibres of dry rock.

Contact us for treatment and repairs

You can easily contact us by stopping by our office at XXXX House, XXX-XXX XXXCity Road, London, calling us on 020 7971 1329, or contacting us through our website, and we will set up a survey to assess your specific needs. Our specialists are happy to help if you are experiencing dry rot, wet rot, or fungus problems.

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FAQ’s

How quickly can dry rot spread?

It is estimated that after timber has been wet and the conditions are suitable, dry rot can spread between seven and 10 days. This time period can take longer if there are older spores and it often takes a lot of time before the rot is noticeable.

What happens if dry rot is left untreated?

Structural problems may occur if wood rot is left untreated. The most serious form of wood rot in buildings is caused by dry rot fungi. These fungi can spread completely through a building and destroy its structural integrity.

What kills dry rot fungus?

One pesticide that kills a fungus’s borate, or boric acid. This fungicide is notable for killing the dry rot fungus.

Can wood rot be stopped?

Yes, if treated properly dry rot fungus can be eliminated.

How much does dry rot treatment cost?

Typical surveys to assess dry rot cost between 200 and 400 pounds this cost is dependent on the repair needed and how much timber has been damaged.