All Wood Rot Doctor franchisees are qualified trades people with carpentry and/or joinery skills and are experienced and equipped to work with wood in both exterior and interior situations.

They have completed training programs encompassing a much broader range of knowledge than ordinary carpenters would be expected to have done so that they can fulfill their role as Wood Rot Doctors.

To qualify for this, their initial training, which must be completed before any work can be undertaken, covers subjects including…

	Timber species, their performance characteristics and durability rating
	Understanding wood decay and the causes
	Identification of potential decay
	Rectification and in-situ remedial treatment
	A complete knowledge of timber treatment processes and methods
	Timber replacement methodology, including window repairs
	Identification of insect damage to wood.

Training then is on going on a regular basis.

Wood Rot Doctors work in partnership with bodies such as AEPMA and TPAA to ensure that the correct cause of the problem is identified quickly and accurately. When needed, specialist consultants in wood decay and insect attack can be engaged to prepare detailed, formal reports.

Wood Rot Doctors have a close relationship with organisations and groups that prepare pre-purchase inspections for properties.

They can carry out work of any scale and will not only repair decay or insect effected wood, but will undertake maintenance on an agreed frequency basis to ensure all wood components and elements are kept in a sound and well protected condition.

They can also carry out new work if required and will do so at a very high standard because of their expert training and experience.

Affiliations

Timber Preservers Association of Australia (TPAA)
Timber Development Association
Timber Merchants Association
Timber Advisory Centre
Timber Promotion Council
Plantation Timber Association of Australia
Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association (AEPMA)
Dr Harry Greaves Specialist Timber Consultant
Dr John Thornton Specialist Timber Consultant
Housing Industry Association
Master Builders Association
Thomson White Australia Pty Ltd Specialist Timbercare Technology
Preschem Pty Ltd Specialist Timbercare Technology

Consultation

Appointments for inspection can be made by contacting our call centre on (03) 9791 8687.

You will be asked to provide basic information such as name, address and contact details and a brief description on the area of wood decay that is causing you concern. We will also ask where you heard about the Wood Rot Doctor service.

A referral will then be immediately forwarded to your local Wood Rot Doctor. You will be contacted within 48 hours to arrange an inspection.

Diagnosis

Our Wood Rot Doctor will determine the cause and the extent of the wood decay. This will be due to high moisture levels in the timber, or , the use of unsuitable wood species in the original construction. Our Wood Rot Doctors are fully trained to accurately identify this and evaluate the extent of the problem.

There may also be evidence of insect attack to the wood, specifically termites. Should this be the case, our Wood Rot Doctors will recommend a reputable pest control practitioner. Generally they will be a AEPMA (Australian Enviromental Pest Managers Association) member, to treat the affected area before any remedial work is carried out.

Treatment

It is the first priority of the Wood Rot Doctor to save the section of wood affected by decay. If it is still structurally sound, it will be possible to treat the wood section in-situ to halt the progression of decay. The decayed area itself will need to be removed and that section reinstated by methods that will restore the original appearance of the section of wood.

All preservative treatments used are fully approved by the APVMA and are non hazardous once applied. There is no arsenic content in any of the products. Our Wood Rot Doctors are fully trained in their use and will comply with all safety instructions when in use.

Surgery

Decay may be too far advanced to save the section of wood affected. In this case, our Wood Rot Doctors, who are all qualified tradesmen, will remove the decayed section and replace it with a suitable, high durability species or appropriately treated timber. This will done with consideration to the function of the section (i.e. whether it is structural or decorative).

Our Wood Rot Doctors will complete the rectification process to what ever is your need. Re-painting, matching existing colours is a service provided and treatment of surrounding timbers, that may not be showing evidence of decay, as a preventative option is recommended.

We will leave your home or property looking as good as when it was first built.