Summary of Property Services – Dry Rot, Wet Rot & Fungal Decay – Rising Damp

Timberwise have long been seen as experts in property care here we highlight the services we can offer:

Dry Rot, Wet Rot and Fungal Decay

The sight of fungal decay in wood can strike horror into property owners. Be it dry rot with its fruiting bodies and orange spore dust and cotton wool like mycelium or wet rot with its cuboidal cracking Timberwise can effectively treat and remove dry rot, wet rot and other forms of fungal decay. Dry rot is by far the most destructive form of fungal decay and can cause widespread damage if left untreated. Timberwise are experts in dry rot remediation and can carry out a full dry rot survey to identify how to put a stop to the rot.

Dry rot will only affect timber that is suffering with damp and typically affecting timber with a moisture content of 20% or greater. Removing the source of moisture forms a core part of our dry rot remediation strategy. Timberwise have over 40 years experience in the correct identification of fungal decay and ultimately the treatment of dry rot and wet rot. To learn more about dry rot, woodworm and fungal decay Timberwise can offer an RIBA seminar entitled: “Woodworm infestation and fungal wood decay in buildings”.

This seminar is available to view on-line from the Timberwise website and benefits from animations showing the life cycle of woodworm and dry rot.   With the benefit of a long term guarantee you can be sure that your fungal decay problem will be taken care of for good! As members of the Property Care Association (PCA) and BWPDA your property is in safe hands with Timberwise.

Rising Damp

The age old problem of rising damp is no problem for Timberwise. From seeing the initial trademark damp patches and stains that appear on the walls to the salts forming on the brickwork outside, homeowners know there is only one name they need to know to solve their rising damp problems, Timberwise are experts in identifying the causes of rising damp. The main reason for damp appearing are failed damp proofing courses or non-existent damp proofing courses. Timberwise have various damp proofing methods we can use to cure the damp in your property.

The damp proofing methods used include our unique Driwise damp proofing cream which forms a protective barrier to stop the damp. Other damp proofing methods include electo osmotic damp proofing which is an effective form of damp proofing in older buildings, especially those with thick walls.

With over 40 years experience in the installation of damp proofing courses and having eradicated rising damp problems in thousands of homes you can trust Timberwise to remove your rising damp problem for good. Utilising the most up to date methods in damp proofing Timberwise offer a long term guarantee to give you complete peace of mind that your rising damp problem is a thing of the past. As members of the Property Care Association (PCA) and BWPDA your property is in safe hands with Timberwise. For more information on rising damp view our rising damp solutions leaflet.