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Wood floors: reducing risk of recurrent dry rot

Defect Action Sheet 103

BRE, 1987
Wood floors: reducing risk of recurrent dry rot

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Defect Action Sheet

Abstract

Intended to remind and inform designers and site supervisory staff of ways of avoiding some of the most troublesome defects which have beset Local Authority housing. This Defect Action Sheet covers wood floors: reducing risk of recurrent dry rot. Failures discussed include recurrence of dry rot after treatment. Defects discussed include sources of dampness incorrectly diagnosed; dampness inadequately cured; drying out too slow; fungus not fully eradicated; and replacement timber inadequately treated with preservative.

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Defect Action Sheets may no longer represent current best practice. Any of this information and guidance must be considered alongside other current professional advice provided by suitably qualified personnel.

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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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