Air bricks are part of the floor system

Cross-ventilation below a suspended floor helps remove moisture. Raised paths, extensions and blocked air bricks can reduce that airflow and leave the void colder and damper.

The worst decay can be inside the wall

A joist may look sound a few inches from its bearing but soften where it enters wet masonry. Inspection needs to reach the actual bearing area where practical.

Different fungi indicate conditions, not just names

Wet rot and dry rot have different characteristics, but both require moisture conditions that need correcting. Identifying the fungus does not remove the need to find the water source and establish the extent of timber affected.

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