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Dry Rot on Wooden Window Frame

Serpula lacrymans is one of the fungi causing damage to wood, being referred to as dry rot. It is one of the most dangerous fungi for any wooden substance and has the highest incidence in older homes or buildings.

Humidity and lack of ventilation are the main factors favoring their appearance and development, encouraged by the darkness and warm temperatures. Some people notice them only when the wood is invaded and damaged: larvae with an unpleasant appearance, which can be spread not only on wooden surfaces but also on masonry, jars, bottles, textiles, any other objects stored in such spaces.

However, the infestation of wood can be noticed earlier. If you see something that looks like a network of gray threads, like a spider web, at the surface of the wood, you can be sure that the infestation has already begun.

What needs to be done:

  • Ensure proper ventilation: mushrooms develop very well in the absence of the oxygen
  • Eliminate the sources of moisture
  • Clean the place
  • Buy a fungicide and spray it on the affected areas and on the perimeter around them
  • If the fungi reappear after taking all these measures, all you have to do is to get help from roofing Commerce MI specialists.

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