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Report BR 453 Recognising wood rot and insect damage in buildings. 3rd edition (2010 reprint)
Publication Year
2003
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Aims to enable recognition, on site, of the major wood destroying fungi and insects that can be found in building timbers. The information is given mainly in note form for easy reference, and is supported by flow charts, colour photographs and line drawings to assist identification. Identification must often be undertaken by examination of the damaged wood alone and the information is presented with this in mind, as well as additional advice provided to help identification using any fungal or insect material found. Information is also given to distinguish the major wood destroying species from harmless species which, though found in buildings, do not necessarily require treatment. Bibliographical references are also given. Includes most of the species associated with wood damage and likely to be encountered in buildings, including some of the less common species.
Document History
Replaces - BRE Report 232. First published - 1987, 2nd edition - 1992 (BR232). Reprinted 2007. Reprinted 2010.
Author
Bravery, A. F. et al
ISBN
9781860816031
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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