DO YOU KNOW WHICH ONE IS WORSE A question that we get asked a lot is “What is the difference between wet and dry rot?” The answer to this question is actually very simple; wet rot requires higher moisture content than dry rot in order to grow. Read on to find out about further…
WHAT IS WOOD ROT?
Learn about the different types of wood rot and how to identify them WHAT IS “WOOD ROT”? Wood rot can be described as the destruction of wood caused by various fungi, affecting its colour, strength and structure. The fungi destroys the wood, acting on the enzymes and causing mycelium to…
DAMP PROBLEMS IN COASTAL PROPERTIES
WHY ARE COASTAL PROPERTIES AT GREATER RISK TO DAMP? Are coastal properties in Scotland at greater risk of damp than their inland counterparts? The short answer to this question is yes. The increased exposure to rain on the coast can lead to several property problems such as damp and rot so it’s important that…