Wet Joists

major · 17 Aug 2008

Hi,

I need to go and look at a bathroom floor that got flooded and the water came through the ceiling into the kitchen below. I was just wondering if there was anything i should put on the timbers to prevent them rotting or if they will be ok?

Deluks · 17 Aug 2008

If a just one-off soaking then they will dry out in due course, assuming the property is adequately heated and ventilated.

Rot only sets in after timber has been subjected to a prolonged soaking or dampness.

major · 18 Aug 2008

Thanks for the speedy response deluks.

From your info the joists should be fine.

Thanks again.

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