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Are you a home owner with a possible Fungi or Dry Rot problem
or a Real Estate professional looking for fast and prompt knowledgeable Fungi
and Dry Rot services?
Dry Rot is a fungus disease that attacks both softwood and hardwood timber.
Destruction of the cellulose causes discoloration and eventual crumbling of the
wood. This frequently results in the collapse of wooden structures such as house
flooring, mine shafts, and ship hulls. Because the fungi require moisture for
growth, dry rot occurs most often in places where the ventilation is poor or
humidity is high or when the wood has been improperly seasoned. In the United
States it is most frequently caused by a pore fungus (Poria incrassata) and by
the dry-rot, or house, fungus (Merulis lacrymans). It may be prevented by
application of creosote or other preservatives.
Dry Rot Damage & Treatment
What is dry rot?
Dry rot (see photo at right) is a weakening of wood caused by one of several
species of fungus. The fungus digests the parts of the wood that give the wood
strength and stiffness. Weakened wood is typically somewhat dry, hence the name
dry rot, and brittle and may have a blocky appearance.
Ironically, dry rot usually results from too much moisture in contact with wood.
The dry rot fungus has the unusual ability to transport water from wet areas to
dry areas allowing the fungus to grow in, and infect, relatively dry wood. If
not stopped the dry rot fungus will so weaken wood that it may eventually
disintegrate.
Can dry rot be confused with other damage?
Yes. Dry rot is often confused with carpenter ant or termite damage. Carpenter
ant damage is distinguished by the removal of wood and formation of clean
cavities where the carpenter ants live. Subterranean termite damage is similar
to dry rot in overall appearance but the presence of live termites, termite
galleries and generally wetter wood will usually separate the two conditions.
How can I prevent dry rot damage?
The most important way to prevent dry rot damage is to reduce or
eliminate excess moisture. This may be as simple as repairing a leaky pipe or as
complicated as stopping water infiltration through a basement foundation. A
common cause of dry rot and termite damage is wood in contact with soil as
occurs with a failed foundation.
If moisture cannot be controlled, or if the dry rot fungus as gained a
foot-hold, then wood should be treated to inhibit the growth of the fungus.
Boric acid, or borate, is an excellent fungicide (a pesticide that kills fungi)
against the dry rot fungus. Borate also prevents insect damage. Wood can be
treated during construction, during repair, or as a remedial treatment to stop
an active infestation.
Borates for structral pests like dry rot are generally applied as liquids with
some type of sprayer. However, most forms of borate should not be used if liquid
water is present, such as outdoors, because borates are water soluble and will
wash away. In these wet situations use fused borate instead because it is made
for exterior applications. One popular borate product that is specifically made
to treat dry rot is Bora Care
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