When it comes to dry rot, any and all wood in your home is at risk. Key structural elements, such as beams or framing, can be severely compromised in a relatively short period of time.By eating away at the cellulose in wood, the dry rot decreases the strength of the wood and compromises the structural integrity of the home.It is therefore very easy to imagine the disastrous consequences that fungi like Serpula lacrymans can have on a building. The entire structure of a house, from its floors to its roof, can be affected or even completely destroyed.If swift remedial action is not taken, the physical damage can put a tremendous strain on homeowners, especially financially. Serious cases may even run into the tens of thousands of dollars in expenses in order to replace the entire framework and to decontaminate the property to get rid of fungal spores.