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TIMBER DECAY
Deterioration occurs mainly due to
Decay or rot
Insects, marine borers
Fire
Timber not properly seasoned or subjected to intermittent wetting decays due to fungi, termites as various
portions of the wood are used as food. They require both oxygen and excess moisture hence timber having
less than 25% moisture or fully submerged in water will not decay or rot. Termites also attack wood. They eat
wood and form tunnels or tubes inside. Certain species of beetles and ants will damage timber by digging
tunnels through it using the wood for living quarters rather than food. The major disadvantage of timber is the
ease with which it burns as compared with structural materials.
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Properties of wood
Wood is the oldest material used by humans for
construction, after stone. Despite its complex chemical
nature, wood has excellent properties which... [Read
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Properties of wood
1. Specific Gravity
2. Moisture content
3. Thermal properties
4. Strong & light weight
5. Durable
6. Flexible
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Seasoning of wood
Seasoning is the controlled process of reducing the
moisture content of the timber so that it is suitable for the
environment and intended use. Removal of the moisture
from wet or green wood, in other words... [Read
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1. Natural(air) seasoning
2. Artificial(kiln) seasoning
3. Chemical seasoning
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