Wet rot (wood rotting fungi)
There are may types of funguses covered buy this name and they have the similar remedial measures. They cause darkening of the timber or bleaching. Soft rot is regarded as a superficial form of wet rot. The level of decay is dependent of the type of timber and its location. The size of cuboid damage is dependent on the type of fungus.	The common types are: Cellar fungus (Coniophora puteana) Mine fungus (Fibroporis vaillantii) Paxillus panuoides White rot: Phellinus contiguous Donkioporia expansa Pleurotus ostreatus Astrostroma spp
Remedial measures	It is vital to carry out an extensive survey of timbers (especially structural) to find the extent to which this rot has spread.  The source of the moisture must be located and removed. Where the drying out may be delayed the timber should be treated using an appropriate preservative. The level of replacement/reinforcement will depend on the type of preservative used. Install membranes or barriers between masonry and timber contact points were possible.