Dry rot is a fungus that commonly occurs in damp crawlspaces. It commonly affects wood that has high moisture content. Therefore, if your crawlspace is affected by water leaking from the floors above, groundwater intrusion or flooding during the rainy season, it is the ideal environment for the growth of dry rot. Dry rot…
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Dry Rot – The Problem with Damp Proofing Membranes
Dry Rot Damp proofing membranes are being used both in foundations and above ground to prevent the penetration of water in homes. These membranes offer various benefits including the following;
How to Deal With Dry Rot in Your Basement
Dry Rot Most homeowners confess struggling to maintain their basements. In most cases, these spaces are neglected and this causes even more problems. Dry rot has been cited by the Basement Health Association (BHA) as the most pervasive problem caused by neglect of basement spaces. If you are a homeowner, you might be sitting on a…
