Wet Rot / Dry Rot Timber & Masonry Treatments

How Damp Treat Ltd can help

The initial survey

• Identify the source of the water maintaining any rot
• Confirm where timber has been affected by woodworm
• Outline recommendations for treatment and repair of damaged structures
• Advise on any additional preventative measures required within the property
• Provision of a report on findings and an estimate for the recommended works

Work which can be directly carried out by Damp Treat Worcester?

• Location and eradication of the source of water causing and maintaining any rot.
• The initiation and maintenance of rapid drying conditions
• Removal of infected wood
• Reinstatement of removed wood using pre-treated timber or inert materials such as concrete, steel, etc.
• The use of preservatives for steeping joist ends prior to reinstatement.
• Spacial and physical isolation: for example reinstating timbers using joist hangers, joinery wraps.
• Containing any fungus within the masonry away from potential food sources
• Treatment of affected masonry
• Application of a wood preservative to timbers in and around the affected area.