If you’ve noticed crumbling timber, mushroom-like growths, or a musty smell inside your home, your property could be suffering from dry rot — a serious form of timber decay that thrives in damp, poorly ventilated environments.
At Weather Wise Solutions, we help property owners across North Wales identify and treat dry rot quickly, using trusted structural fungi treatment systems and preventative solutions that keep your home safe and sound.
🍄 What Is Dry Rot?
Dry rot (Serpula lacrymans) is a fungus that eats away at structural timber, reducing it to a dry, brittle state. While the name suggests otherwise, dry rot needs moisture to start growing — often from rising damp, plumbing leaks, or poor ventilation.
Unlike wet rot, which stays localised and damp, dry rot can spread through brickwork, plaster, and behind walls, making it far more destructive if left untreated.
🏚️ Common Signs of Dry Rot
In North Wales homes — especially stone-built cottages or older terraces — dry rot can be hard to spot until significant damage has occurred. Look out for:
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Wood that flakes, shrinks, or crumbles to the touch
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Orange or rust-coloured fungal spores
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Grey strands (mycelium) growing across surfaces
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A damp, mushroomy smell
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Paint or plaster bubbling without a clear water source
🔎 Typical Dry Rot Locations
We often find dry rot in:
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Under-stair voids and crawl spaces
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Cellars and basements
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Behind skirting boards
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Roof timbers and attic spaces
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Floorboards above damp subfloors
These are all high-risk zones in many North Wales properties due to historic damp issues and limited airflow.
🛠️ How We Treat Dry Rot
At Weather Wise Solutions, we don’t just treat the symptoms — we target the cause. Our dry rot treatment process includes:
✅ Professional Identification
We inspect all timber and affected areas, using moisture meters and visual assessment to locate the full extent of decay.
✅ Source Control
We fix underlying damp issues (rising damp, leaks, condensation) to stop new outbreaks.
✅ Timber Removal & Replacement
Heavily affected wood is removed and replaced with treated or naturally rot-resistant timber.
✅ Fungicidal Treatment
We use PAM Ties fungicidal wood treatments to kill off spores, protect adjacent timbers, and prevent reinfestation.
✅ Property Preservation
We apply protective finishes and advise on ventilation upgrades to protect the area long-term.
🧱 Why Trust Weather Wise Solutions?
As proud members of the Damp Proofing Association, we provide expert advice, guaranteed treatments, and insurance-backed work across North Wales.
We understand local building types and common property issues, offering tailored solutions for everything from old cottages to modern extensions.
🛑 Don’t Ignore Dry Rot
Dry rot can seriously affect your home’s structural integrity and value if ignored. It spreads quickly and often silently behind walls and floors. Acting early can save thousands in future repairs.
📞 Book Your Timber Survey Today
Worried about timber decay or dry rot in your North Wales property? Contact Weather Wise Solutions for expert inspection, safe treatment, and long-term peace of mind.