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When Wood Rot gets into your boat timbers not only does the rotten wood need to be cut out but the surrounding timber needs treating to kill off the spores.
There are two main types of rot that infect wooden boats.
Both are caused by fungi growing within the wood issue
Wet rot; happens when unprotected timber is in constant contact with moisture.
Dry rot; occurs when the unprotected timber has repeatedly been wet and then dries out.
However, the wood won’t rot just because it is wet but because the rot fungi have the ideal conditions in which to grow.
They need moisture, oxygen, stable temperature and food in the form of the wood fibres.
Prevention is, as they say, always better than a cure.
A neglected boat is the one most likely to suffer from wood rot.
So, regardless of how well you have protected the wood a little bit of time and care can save much work in the long run.
Contact Abel Marine Ltd today to discuss your vessel repairing needs and schedule your complimentary inspection with our experts!