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Mushrooms Growing From Skirting Boards
Fungal fruiting bodies appear beside skirting, flooring or masonry.
White Cotton-Wool Growth on Timber
White, fluffy material has appeared beneath flooring or on damp timber.
Orange or Brown Dust Near Rotten Timber
Rust-coloured dust or powder is found beside timber.
Why Does Timber Crumble When Touched?
The surface of a beam, board or frame breaks apart under light pressure.
Musty Smell Coming From Under Floorboards
A persistent earthy smell comes from a suspended floor.
Timber Decay After a Flood
A timber floor or wall has remained wet following flooding.
Why Is Timber Rot Worse in an Empty House?
Decay is discovered after a property has been unoccupied.
Rotting Timber in a Cellar or Basement
Timber near cellar walls is soft, stained or shows fungal growth.
Before you arrange a repair
Establish why timber became wet and whether it has actually lost strength. Local signs do not always justify wholesale replacement, but load-bearing damage must be checked.