Fungal decay occurs in timber which becomes wet for some time and is the result of the attack by one of a number of wood-destroying fungi. Contact us now for a free survey which includes a report and proposed remedial action. Welcome to K R Building Preservation, a family run company based in Perth and Dundee with over 20 years of experience in the Timber Preservation Industry. We offer specialist treatments for rising damp, woodworm, dry and wet rot, crack stitching, remedial wall ties and condensation solutions.
More common than dry rot, wet rot is caused by a fungus called Coniophora puteana, aka the 'cellar fungus'. This type of fungus is only attracted to very damp wood or plaster and unlike dry rot, remains confined to the wet area only. It's generally deemed less destructive than dry rot but serious cases can prove hazardous to a building's structure. Wood with wet rot has a typically soft and spongy feel and often looks darker than surrounding healthy wood. If the wood is painted it can mask the decay and appear quite healthy; it's only by poking with a screwdriver you'll discover if it's affected.
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