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Digest 299 Dry rot: its recognition and control
Publication Year
1993
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Decay of timber occurs only when wood is allowed to remain damp over long periods. In buildings, the most serious type of decay is caused by the fungus Serpula lacrymans. Eradication of attack calls for carefully planned measures. This digest explains how to recognise dry rot and how to eradicate it. The principles which govern successful eradication of decay are prevention of further entry of dampness into the structure of a building, drying out the moisture which has already entered, and dealing with the fungus and repair of the damage which it has caused. These principles hold good whether the out break is small or extensive.
ISBN
9780851253480
Publisher Information
BRE
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
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