Dry Rot Treatments & Diagnosis in Sheffield

There are no instances where a D.I.Y solution is advisable for issues relating to dry rot in Sheffield.

Dry rot is often referred as the silent killer of properties.Great care should be taken that spores are not transmitted from infected sites to unaffected areas and a simple precaution is to use a disinfectant wipe on shoes after leaving a suspected area.

Identifying Dry Rot in Your Sheffield Home

Found in older properties or sometimes in newer properties where penetrating dampness occurs.

Dry rot is distinguishable by it appearance and its effect on timber when effected.

The effected timbers will resemble a burnt timber in appearance and will simply disintegrate when disturbed. The fungus itself will spread over the effected area resembling a spiders web with strands of white protruding from the centre.. The spores once established can travel up to 18 metres passing through walls and masonry to find new material to consume.

Dry rot in Sheffield is often found on walls behind plasterboards and below floor levels on timber joists.

Identifying Dry Rot in Your Sheffield Home

Found in older properties or sometimes in newer properties where penetrating dampness occurs.

Dry rot is distinguishable by it appearance and its effect on timber when effected.

The effected timbers will resemble a burnt timber in appearance and will simply disintegrate when disturbed. The fungus itself will spread over the effected area resembling a spiders web with strands of white protruding from the centre.. The spores once established can travel up to 18 metres passing through walls and masonry to find new material to consume.

Dry rot in Sheffield is often found on walls behind plasterboards and below floor levels on timber joists.

Condensation Sheffield

Condensation and mould growth are widespread problems in all housing sectors, but especially so in tenanted accommodation. In many cases it may be difficult to identify the underlying causes; this can often be complicated by social issues.

Mild cases will often yield to simple changes in the heating and ventilation regime in the dwelling or to cosmetic treatments of redecoration, perhaps with fungicidal paint. More severe cases will usually require improvements to thermal insulation, greater heat inputs and a reappraisal of ventilation of the actual dwelling.

Condensation as the name suggests is water which has ‘condensed’ from warm, moist air on contact with a cold surface. In recent years the incidence of condensation in buildings has risen from a level of comparative insignificance to become a major domestic problem. The increase can be attributed to changes in design of living accommodation and in the lifestyle of the occupants.

Why Use PDC Damp Proofing?

We’re a friendly, hardworking team led by surveyors who’ve been damp proofing in Sheffield for 20 years. Supported by the UK’s leading damp proofing technology, our knowledge of rising damp, penetrative damp, condensation and their remedies is unparalleled. And we offer a 100% diagnosis and cure guarantee.

If you’re in the South Yorkshire, why not book your free of charge, no obligation damp survey now?

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