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Wood Destructors and Their Control

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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781026089347
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 62
  • Original Price: GBP 11.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 100 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Construction / General

"Wood Destructors and Their Control" is an authoritative technical survey dedicated to the identification and management of biological agents that threaten timber structures and wood products. This comprehensive work, authored by various experts in the field, examines the intricate relationship between wood and the organisms that cause its degradation, ranging from wood-destroying fungi to destructive insects such as termites and beetles.

The text provides a detailed scientific look at the life cycles and environmental requirements of these "destructors," offering readers a thorough understanding of how decay begins and spreads within different wood species. Beyond mere identification, the volume outlines a variety of preventative measures and active control strategies. It covers the chemistry of wood preservatives, the effectiveness of different treatment methods, and the structural design considerations necessary to mitigate moisture and pest infestation.

As a significant contribution to the early study of wood science, "Wood Destructors and Their Control" remains a valuable resource for engineers, architects, and mycologists interested in the history of material preservation. Its focus on both laboratory research and practical application makes it a vital record of the industrial efforts to protect one of the world's most essential building materials from natural decay.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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