Is it wet rot or dry rot?

I have lost count of the number of times I have been asked to investigate a dry rot infection and it turns out to be wet rot. I'm sure many of my colleagues will have come across the same. It is important that we reach the correct diagnosis as the recommended treatment can vary significantly. I do appreciate that It can be difficult for the less experienced surveyors to differentuate between the different wood decaying fungi and that is when the competent and suitably qualified specialists come into their own.

[@isctony]

top video that Neil, it's always best to spend extra time on an inspection, don't rush it

[@liambond6955]

Great video, thanks Neil

[@concat99]

Thank you so much for this info and showing us what you mean. Great content!

[@dembydish]

Hello, if you have water ingress in a roof that has run down and damaged the rafter ends, if the rot is not structurally compromising the rafter, is it reasonable to say that when the new roof is fitted (and the source of water ingress stopped) that the rafters will dry out and not continue to rot in the future? I ask this as the cost of full replacement of partially damaged rafters would be immense. Any information you can give would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for an informative video.