How to Inspect for Wood-Destroying Fungi?

[Ben47]

I have received a tip about a "lot" with a "house" and two outbuildings. I think someone mentioned that the house might have dry rot.
So,
How can one find out / investigate / etc. if there is dry rot on a property? Is there a price list for the different steps - from the steps before analysis to completed remediation?

Considering buying so....


/ M$ - Excel addicted so calculations are just fun.

 

[Jansson69]

Got a tip about a "property" with a "house" and two outhouses. I think someone said the house might have dry rot.
So,
How can one find out / investigate / etc. if there's dry rot on a property?

Yes, an inspection by an expert. But even experts need to take samples for analysis..

Is there a price list for the different steps - from the steps before analysis to completed remediation?

No, I would say that without starting to tear into it, the extent is difficult to determine in most cases..

Considering buying so...

If it's seriously affected by dry rot, it might be cheaper to build new than to renovate, especially if you're not doing it yourself..

/ M$ - Excel addicted so calculations are just fun.

Good luck😉

 

[Taste-Of-Wood]

Been thinking about this a bit. Do they mean that the fungus can spread so badly in seemingly dry wood where it's hidden behind paneling or similar? Why isn't it enough to replace what is damp/water-damaged? You wouldn't want to buy a house that's been without a roof. A water-damaged wall with fungus can be replaced, right? Or?

 

[Bjober]

I've been thinking about this a bit. Do they mean that the fungus can spread so badly in seemingly dry wood where it is hidden behind the panel or something similar? Why isn't it enough to just replace what is damp/water-damaged? Surely one wouldn't want to buy a house that has been without a roof. A water-damaged wall with fungus can be replaced, right? Or?

The house fungus doesn't like light and drafts, which is why it grows hidden. It also supplies itself with water to break down dry wood. This allows it to spread quite extensively before it becomes visible. My fungus grew, among other places, on the back of the kitchen cabinet where the porcelain stood. Completely healthy dry wood that showed no signs on our side. The backside was extremely disgusting. I started tearing down a laundry room I knew was bad but ended up replacing half the house before it was done. Whether the fungus can affect the psyche, I don't know, but the entire life situation when the house you live in lacks floors and walls affects the psyche, that's for sure. Many testify to that.