Fungal Decay and Insurance Claims
Occasionally loss adjusters will be asked to consider fungal infestation in properties. This paper provides a useful overview of fungal decay, covering both dry rot and wet rot.
The writers outline the common indications of dry rot (typically the Serpula Lacrymans fungus), along with the environmental conditions required for it to develop, sustain and spread. Common signs of wet rot (typically the Coniophora Puteana fungus) are also provided. The writers discuss some of the possible causes of rot and how remedial measures might be approached. The insurance policy position is considered, along with useful questions to ask.
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