Dry rot is a type of wood decay that is caused by fungi. This fungus is able to destroy wooden environments that may be in your neighborhood. A fungus is able to break down the specific nutrients that trees need to keep the wood study and stiff. The wood is then left very weak and brittle. Dry rot is able to destroy trees, planks, and even entire wooden structures that would otherwise be useful to you. Typically only wood that is left wet or damp will be affected by dry rot. Dry will leave wood very dark in color and it will appear to look like it is completely deteriorating and falling apart. Dry has often affected entire buildings and left the structure completely compromised. It is too danger work in a building that has wood that is literally deteriorating from dry rot. Construction sites are often affected by dry rot. Construction sites often don’t have a roof or cover and can be rained on for days. As the moisture stays on the wood this can cause dry rot and fungi to infiltrate the wood in a construction site and start to spread. Brown dry rot decay is a fungus that deteriorates wooden material without an apparent source of moisture available. With brown dry rot, wood will continue to crack and fall apart. If dry rot infiltrates a building it can be very difficult to remove. As wood continues to decay you can be left with an extremely dangerous work environment for everyone.
Dealing with Dry Rot
Dry rot can cause your building to possibly collapse as all the limbs continue to weaken. Dry rot fungus can be spread throughout the air we all breathe. If these dry rot spores end up on wood that is in an environment with a lot of moisture that can spread. It’s important to kiln-dry any wood being used in construction to remove most of the moisture content. Areas with a lot of humidity are more prone to develop dry rot. Flooding and heavy rainfall can often lead to a large spread of dry rot. Dry rot can often be found on flat roofs and it can spread fast causing it to break down. This is very dangerous because you never want your roof to be at risk of collapsing. Certified Roofers in Valrico, Florida can help identify where the roof repair is needed, where the leak started, the damage it has already caused, and the steps needed to properly correct it. Your roof is the most important structure of your home. Roof repair should only be performed by contractors who are knowledgeable in every aspect of the roofing system. If you ever have dry rot you also can apply epoxy to fix any wood cavities damaged due to dry rot and it then can be sanded and finished to ensure the wood stays in good condition. Antifreeze also has been used to prevent the spread of dry rot because it helps to kill the fungus.
