Dry rot (or Serpula Lacrymans) is a type of fungus that specifically attacks and digests wood, particularly timber, causing decay. The fungus eats away at the fibres that give the wood it’s structural strength and flexibility, which can lead to the loss of a building’s structural stability. If left untreated, it could even cause a structure to collapse. Dry rot is a serious problem across many properties throughout Dumfries and Galloway. Due to the area’s high humidity, Dumfries and Galloway is a real danger. Combined with timber accounting for anywhere up to 66% of the core of the house, a dry rot outbreak can have devastating consequences. The team at Fixrot offer specialised surveys and services to the whole of Dumfries and Galloway. We’re also able to go as far north as Glasgow or Edinburgh and as far south as Carlisle.

Dry rot is a type of invasive fungus that ruins wooden structures under excessive moisture. Even if the moisture level exceeds just 20%, the wooden structures are at risk of dry rot. Other than moisture, improper maintenance and other factors lead to dry rot. The fungus breaks the components in the wood, leaving it brittle and weak.

Sometimes we see that there is decay of wood because it contains lots of moisture. Wood contains lots of moisture so the fungi attack the wood and it damages the wood. It is mainly caused by the cellar fungus, coniophora puteana. If the wood turns brown, the fungus has attacked the wood. It is basically a brown fungal rot affecting timber with high moisture content. It is also used for decay of crop plants by fungi and the deterioration of rubber. This decay can cause instability and collapse in houses, wooden ships' hulls, and other wooden structures.