Historical mould/rot - smell remains

[Tom079555]

I moved into a house that had a hidden leak. I stopped the leak and replaced the affected floor joists and boards.

Months later the smell remains, but there are no visible signs of concern.

Is this normal? Do I need to treat surrounding wood to prevent smell?

What's going on?

 

[HERTS P&D]

What was leaking?

Andy

 

[Tom079555]

Water supply into the house was under there. It had a pin hole leak that had been spraying up at the boards for... well... a long time I guess.

Just to add more to the riddle, it's the room next to this that smells. I have taken the floor up and there is nothing going on. Concrete foundations, suspended timber floor with no damp or mould anywhere. I've scrutinised under all the boards.

The room is unfurnished

 

[Wayners]

You think it's the wood that smells?
Buy 5lt of White cleaning vinegar off Amazon and spray everything.
Lash it on.
Vinegar leaves no smell when dry and also removes smells.
I'd consider replacing that wood though at some point. See how it goes.

Question. You've replaced wood. What's the picture of then? Looks black and terrible.
Smell could be in sub floor then. Treat that

 

[Tom079555]

I can only then the smell is in the wood. The picture was of the before problem. I thought adding a picture might prompt people to reply.

 

[Wayners]

Smell must be in the concrete under. Maybe a lack of ventilation under?

Skill builder on YouTube covered ventilation and insulation under floorboards.
Maybe something to consider

 

[Tom079555]

I feel like I'm clutching at straws to be honest. I've added an extra air brick under the floor, but this does not seem to have done anything.

I guess vinegar is the next step

 

[Wayners]

No mice? Dead or alive. They stink. Put some chocolate down and see if it's eaten