Timber preservation in sustainable homes / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Dry Rot in Homes - The Identification, Treatment, Prevention & Repair of Dry Rot
Walls and Roofs

Rotten Luck - why dry rot in homes is best prevented

...installing an HRV or ERV in conjunction with insulating crawlspaces appropriately. We would also recommend testing for radon in homes and crawlspaces. Make sure to clean gutters at least once a year to stop them from overflowing or breaking or freezing in winter. Prevent basements flooding – allowing any lumber and dry...