dry rot

Related to dry rot: wet rot

dry rot

A plant disease caused by fungi that thrives in humid, poorly-ventilated areas and causes wood to decay. The contractor thinks that dry rot has caused this part of the roof to cave in.
See also: dry, rot
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References in periodicals archive
The club received PS205 from Renfrew District Council in July 1981, which amounted to a fifth of the expected cost of the dry rot work.
Funding to stop the rot
The wood panelling was shot with dry rot, water ingress was running through the stonework and the ornate ceiling had collapsed at one end.
Awesome Ormiston... Husband and wife team restore east Belfast home to its former glory
The cause of dry rot on the eaves and fascia boards is excess moisture, usually because of faulty drainage at the edges of the roof.
Make drip edge flashing part of roof replacement projects
Many of his missions are in heritage buildings -- where dry rot can be a major problem - and on Wednesday he was on duty giving the once-over to the 18th Century Holy Trinity Church in Sunderland.
Sam the dog nose his way around Sunderland historic building; Sam the labrador is trained to sniff out hidden dry rot in heritage buildings saving time and money
But Dr Baker added: "The cost of restoration could outweigh the cost of purchase and subsequent sale value, mainly due to the invasive dry rot."
A lot of renovation
Roof leaks are especially serious and should be immediately addressed to prevent them from getting worse and causing the dry rot and mold associated with water damage."
Julian Construction Answers Question "When do You Need to Replace Your Roof?"
Four-year-old Meg and Jess, just 18 months old, can detect dry rot at its earliest stage, when it's not visible to the human eye.
ROTTEN TO THE PAW!
FOR a DIY solution to infected wood, use Cuprinol 5 Star Complete Wood Treatment (from PS17.98 for 1ltr, B&Q), which deals with wet rot, dry rot and woodworm in one, and penetrates deep to protect against future attacks.
PRODUCT OF THE WEEK
"Dry Rot: A Sage Adair Historical Mystery" is an entry into S.
The Mystery/Suspense Shelf
ODDS on comedy favourite Dry Rot races to Coventry's Belgrade Theatre next week, featuring all-star cast including Liza Goddard, soap star Gemma Bissix and comedy performer Gareth Hale.
Your 60 SECOND guide to the week ahead
Suffering from dry rot and poor remodeling in the 1980s, park volunteers spent four years carefully researching and replicating original materials to make the caboose available for a return to train service.
Often absurd and occasionally bizarre, we try to avoid danglers
THE former Labour MP who claimed for dry rot treatment on a home more than 100 miles from her constituency will be charged with fiddling her expenses by more than pounds 60,000, prosecutors said yesterday.
Former MP facing expenses charges
The ex-MP for Luton South, who claimed for dry rot treatment on a home more than 100 miles from her constituency, will face 21 charges relating to her parliamentary claims.
Ex-MP to face expenses charges
Confirmation of the Prince's interest comes shortly after the council announced an emergency pounds 300,000 package to cure dry rot in the boarded-up building.
Royal seal of approval for renovation