Publication T1/595/2 Fungal decay in buildings

Publication Year

2013

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Advises on indications of fungal decay from external and internal inspection. Distinguishes between wet and dry rot whilst also describing how both develop and in what conditions they occur. Describes characteristics of the most important species of wood-destroying fungi. Also advises on prevention.

Document History

Superseded by 'Fungal decay in buildings' (Property Care Association, 2016). First published as: Timber 1 Fungal decay in buildings: causes, identification and treatment (BWPDA, 1995), which was identical to Property Care Association Wood 1 with the same title. Then published as Pub W05 Fungal decay in buildings (WPA, 2005). Updated as: Timber 1/595/2 Fungal decay in buildings (WPA, 2013).

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