Wet rot usually occurs in older homes in Dundee and caused by a lack of regular maintenance to visible faults like leaking roofs and/or a lack of ventilation. Rotting timber in balconies and structural beams especially in outside locations can be extremely dangerous. Moreover, wet rot which occurs due to failure by home owners in Dundee to fix leaky roofs can lead to rotting timbers, damaged plaster and ceilings and additional expenses associated with this collateral damage.

Wet Rot is caused by a fungus that feeds on wood and weakens it. Global Preservation specialize in determining the source of the rot problem and repairing rot damage. Wood rot should be treated as soon as it is discovered. 

Owning a home is a huge investment. To protect your investment, it is important to be on the lookout to spot small problems before they become major expenses. Rot here in Dundee is one of those problems.

When rot takes hold of wood the wood quickly becomes soggy, and begins to breakdown and disintegrate. Rot can begin growing in 48 hours and has the ability to spread from the leak source area to other areas extremely fast. This can result in major structural damage.