Timber Treatment & Reinstating

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Timber Treatment & Reinstating

Understanding Timber Rot:
How to Differentiate Between Types

Wet Rot

Appearance:

Typically appears darker in colour, often with a damp, spongy texture.

Location:

Commonly found in areas with high moisture levels, such as around leaking pipes, roofs, or windows.

Signs:

Look for cracked or flaking timber, accompanied by a musty odour. Wet rot tends to affect the surface layers of wood and may cause localised damage.

Dry Rot

Appearance:

Usually lighter in colour than wet rot, with a powdery or brittle texture.

Location:

Thrives in damp, poorly ventilated areas, such as basements, cellars, or crawl spaces.Signs: Watch for shrinkage, cracking, or cuboidal cracking of the wood surface. Dry rot can penetrate deep into the timber, causing extensive structural damage if left untreated.

Woodworm

Appearance:

Characterised by small, round exit holes in the timber surface, often accompanied by fine wood dust.

Location:

Typically found in dry, untreated timber, such as floorboards, furniture, or structural beams.

Signs:

Look for the presence of adult beetles, larvae, or frass (woodworm excrement). Woodworm damage appears as tunnels or galleries within the wood, weakening its structure over time.

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