Using dogs to detect dry rot

Using air-scenting dogs trained to detect dry rot (Serpula lacrymans) is still thought of as a relatively novel technique, but it is gaining ground. The technique has actually been used by building surveyors in the UK for many years, and in Europe for many more.

This section looks at:

• the dog training and handling process;
• investigative and survey techniques; and
• the strengths and weaknesses of using this approach.

This section is maintained by Izzie Mar of Hutton+Rostron.