Protectahome have recently completed the eradication of Dry Rot at a new JD Wetherspoons site on Station Road in Pwllheli, Gwynedd, called the Pen Cob. The building, which is approximately 80 years old, is a four storey mid-terraced property. Originally a Bon Marche shop, it had been empty for a number of years. The pub was originally going to be called ‘Y Gwneuthurwr Hwyliau’ which means ‘The Sailmaker’ in English. However, local councillors urged Wetherspoons to choose another name as the original did not translate accurately into Welsh. Extensive water ingress in the past had resulted in a number of the ceilings collapsing. This exposed virulent attacks of Dry Rot (Serpula lacrymans). Dry Rot had spread through the building and floor levels making it imperative that comprehensive treatment works take place.

Protectahome were invited to create a remedial strategy to deal with the Dry Rot. Dry Rot has the ability to grow through masonry and behind plaster enabling this destructive fungus to spread rapidly. In order to track and trace the full extent of the attack, Protectahome technicians were on site for 15 days removing plaster and timber on affected levels. Following a detailed survey, our surveyor prepared a specification of work that included for full Dry Rot treatment. Timber lintels were replaced with concrete lintels where appropriate, and a repair plan was created for all flooring and joinery timbers that would be in contact with or adjacent to the treated areas. Protectahome’s work was completed quickly and efficiently and Wetherspoons new pub restaurant opened its doors on time on 17 December 2013.