Wet rots: recognition and control
Digest 345
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Digest
Abstract
Decay of timber occurs only when wood is allowed to remain permanently or regularly damp. In buildings, decay is described as either wet rot or dry rot; although both can occur together in damp wood, what type of rot develops depends to some extent on the conditions in the building. The same basic principles govern the successful eradication of both types of rot but additional measures are necessary with dry rot because of its ability to grow through masonry. This Digest describes: i) the main types of wet rot likely to be encountered in buildings; ii) how to distinguish them from dry rot; iii) the strategy for their control.
Subjects
- Materials
- Rot
- Damage/deterioration/corrosion
- Special subject areas
- Timber/joinery
Publisher History
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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