What is wet rot?
Wet rot is the decay of wood caused by its exposure to high level of moisture. For wet rot to grow a constant source of moisture is needed. The moisture could be caused by leaks in the plumbing system or leaks from the roofing system. The moisture could also be the result of faulty construction or any structural defect. A wall that is adjacent to a timber could be consistently damp because of moisture seepage from the exterior. The constant high level of moisture would ultimately transfer to the timber. Moisture and wood equals wet rot. A wet timber is the ideal breeding ground for wet rot fungi like: coniophora puteana; Poria vaillantii and Phellinus contiguous. Unlike dry rot fungi, wet rot fungi are generally confined to the afflicted damp area because the thread-like mycelium does not spread out to neighbouring timber. Damage caused by the fungus is limited to the host timber. Different Types of Wet Rot Fungus There are three types of wet rot fungi. The most common wet rot fungus i
