How can I safely address dry rot on a decking?

How can I safely address dry rot on a decking? Is this easy to deal with or is it complex? How can I tell whether the issue can be fixed and when the decking may actually need to be replaced? I just want to put safety first and make sure the deck is actually salvageable.

Asked by Kamil on 6th May 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"One way
Would be to replace wooden decking to composite you’ll never have that problem again , probably dearest solution but in the long run eradicates dry rot problem forever"
Answered on 7th May 2022 - Member since Dec 2021 - report
"Dry rot is voracious. Cut out any affected area and burn."
Answered on 6th May 2022 - Member since Mar 2022 - report
"With the decking it is best to replace the section, most places now sell all different sections"
Answered on 3rd Oct 2023 - Member since Aug 2018 - report
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