Rot Infestation
Posted 10 Oct 2016 By Easton Bevins
This photo shows mycelium and fungal spores resulting from rot infestation (to the right of the picture). The fungal spores are a rusty red colour and are indicative of dry rot. To the left the piles are frass from beetle infestation (woodworm).
These defects were found during a pre-acquisition survey on 19th century cottage. The stairs are fixed to a wet wall resulting in dampness to timber, which in turn creates conditions suitable for rot and beetle infestation to manifest.
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