Rot Eradication & Woodworm Treatment

We specialise in the followings areas;

Rot Eradication

Dry rot has been described as the cancer of buildings. Its effects can be devastating if left unchecked. An infestation is a serious problem that must be addressed properly, and without delay. It is important to choose a Specialist Contractor that has experience to deal with the problem professionally.

Wet rot decay can often be historic and localised, and is usually less disruptive to deal with than dry rot. In older buildings it can take the form of slow degradation of timber in contact with damp masonry or brickwork, where there are no provisions of damp proof membranes for protection.

We have vast experience in dealing with timber decay and fungal activity in buildings: In dilapidated str uctures, comprehensive replacement of building fabric might be the preferred option, whereas in high value historic buildings a less intrusive and more innovative solution might be called for. At Craigrownie Parish Church in Cove, a dry rot infestation in the roof structure was affecting large and ornate exposed roof beams. We were able to preserve the aesthetic appearance of the interior by executing structural resin repairs to the affected timbers situated within the area of infestation. More recently at Queens Crescent in Glasgow we successfully supported and restrained the entire front facade of a building in order to remove the front portico timber baulk beam that had compressed due to the effect of dry rot infestation, causing serious structural damage to tons of masonry above.

Woodworm Treatment

In Scotland this usually takes a form of in-situ spraying of flooring and/or roof structures affected by infestation of the common furniture beetle. Occasionally, structural repairs will be required if the infestation is old, or particularly intense. All of the insecticide products that we use are relatively low toxicity and subject to COSHH regulations, ie safe to be used in a domestic environment.

Dry rot in timber Baulk Beam

After Treatment