A specific types of parasite causes dry spoil. Its spores arrive on wood, and with enough dampness it flourishes, notwithstanding the name. You may see white or dark development on the wood and even a mushroom-like body whenever progressed. Other obvious indications of dry spoil incorporate rankling, broke or peeling paint , wood darker than encompassing regions, and green growth on the wood.

Window and entryway ledges are frequently influenced by dry decay, yet it can develop into non-wood surfaces in contact with the ground. It additionally can spread to non-wood materials, for example, mortar and mortar.

Test for dry spoil by embeddings a screwdriver into the wood. On the off chance that it goes in effectively or feels light, you likely have dry decay.