{"id":1758,"date":"2026-08-26T13:43:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T13:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solaireau.ca\/?page_id=1758"},"modified":"2026-08-26T20:11:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T20:11:16","slug":"dry-rot","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/solaireau.ca\/en\/dry-rot\/","title":{"rendered":"Serpula Lacrymans (Dry Rot)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dry Rot
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The Silent Threat to Buildings<\/h3>\n

Serpula lacrymans (commonly known as dry rot) is the \u201ccancer of buildings.\u201d This wood eating fungus is a destructive force that eats away at the very structure of your property (wood, masonry, concrete) using its vast moisture networks. Eliminating it quickly with an effective dry rot (Serpula lacrymans) treatment is critical to stopping dry rot (Serpula Lacrymans), saving your structural integrity, and protecting your indoor air from toxins.<\/p>\nRequest an Analysis<\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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Dry Rot (Serpula lacrymans) : Visual Warnings & Signs<\/h3>\n
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  • Appearance of cubical rot : Brown wood cracking into brittle cubes.<\/li>\n
  • Spore accumulation: A fine, rust-orange dust covering surfaces.<\/li>\n
  • Mycelium filaments: Thick, cottony white-to-gray strands spreading across walls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n
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    How do I know if my house\/building neets a dry rot (Serpula lacrymans) test ?<\/h3>\n

    Visual Warning Signs
    \n<\/strong> Cubical rot, spores, mycelium filaments, and other clear indicators of dry rot (Serpula lacrymans) in house structures.<\/p>\n

    Invisible Signs
    \n<\/strong> Odor Alerts: A persistent, heavy smell of damp earth or mushrooms, especially in basements or crawl spaces.<\/p>\n

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    • Advanced PCR Technology: A molecular DNA analysis performed by our partner laboratory to guarantee 100% accurate identification of dry rot (Serpula lacrymans) fungus. <\/li>\n
    • Certified Expert Reports: Diagnostic documentation that is legally valid to guide dealing with dry rot (Serpula lacrymans) and targeted dry rot (Serpula lacrymans) fungus remediation applications.<\/li>\n
    • Accreditation and Compliance: Investigation protocols strictly aligned with the official Quebec standard BNQ 3009-610.<\/li>\n

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