Wet rot or dry rot?
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Its hard to tell as I am viewing on a 4inxh screen.
Can you slide a knife into the timber?
The white stuff in picture 1 could be a form of mold caused be condensation in the roof space due to lack of ventilation.
I will try to dig out a book I have on fungal decay and insect attack.
Tim
Can you slide a knife into the timber?
The white stuff in picture 1 could be a form of mold caused be condensation in the roof space due to lack of ventilation.
I will try to dig out a book I have on fungal decay and insect attack.
Tim
Don’t snort coke under the fan.
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Salts on the timber?
Looks like white mould ... seen it loads of times in the old tenement attics with the old timbers at high humidity areas, e.g. above a bathroom extractor that hasn't been vented outside as you mention. It's not rot as such but would reckon rot could take over long term.
Scrape it back and treat? Thats my plan anyway as i have to bolt 150mm timber to the side of existing
Yeah, instead of in the timber.
Would you scrape off and treat for good measure
Yup, use a face mask before tackling as it can be an irritant. Was given a tip to use distilled vinegar on moulds in bathrooms etc as it soaks in wood killing the spores, bleach doesn't soak in so the mould can return.
Ive got the cuprinol 5 star.
For the purpose of treatment, there is no difference.
Its harmless.
Unless your roof has high blood pressure.
Unless your roof has high blood pressure.
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