Timberwise (UK) Ltd

Typically Wet Rot is is not as difficult to eradicate as Dry Rot it can cause major damage within a property if it is allowed to go unchecked – this then can result in structural defects.

See below for images from one of Timberwise's dry rot specialists – a great example of what can happen when you combine moisture and poor ventilation in a mothballed cellar environment – you can create the perfect breeding ground for dry rot!

A well known store recently contacted the Timberwise Manchester team to have a look at a fan in a laundry room that did not appear to be working.

Damp is one of the most common problems in UK property. Ignore damp at your peril – it quickly leads to mould and mould in turn leads to rot , such as dry rot. Below are some handy pointers on some of the more common forms of dampness.

Timberwise are used to dealing with all property types – from small domestic properties to large commercial premises. It isn’t every day though that you get asked to carry out a timber decay and woodworm survey on a grade 2 listed mill building.

Timberwise describe the importance of servicing your basement sump and pump units after investing in a basement waterproofing solution

In recent years it has become increasingly popular to remove carpets from our homes and replace with solid wood flooring. A worthy investment as it looks great, feels fantastic and will last for years – or will it?

Today’s photo is from one of our condensation specialists in the Manchester area and shows that condensation is not just a problem associated with older buildings.

When Wirral Borugh Council noticed a musty smell in the historic Vale House building in Wallasey, they suspected that they had a damp rot problem. Only when they investigated the cellar did they realise that the damp rot was actually Dry Rot.

When Manchester City Council spotted a problem with timber decay they called out the team at Timberwise Manchester, experts in timber decay, to a school in Didsbury. Initially, the survey was to investigate the 1st floor of the school.