Occurrence, prevention and repair of Dry Rot

IRG/WP 1439

A P Koch

Information about the frequency, detection, identification and repair of Dry Rot attacks (Serpula lacrymans) is summarized from 13 European countries. Based on 28 completed and returned questionnaires it appears that Dry Rot attacks are recognized in all countries participating, and that there is an appreciable similarity in the frequency of attacks and methods of detection and identification. However, the method of repair is often rather different between the countries and sometimes even within the same country. These differences are reflected in the methods of repair as well as in the chemical treatment to prevent further spread of the attack. Research concerning alternative methods of Dry Rot treatments is only performed in a few countries.


Keywords: DRY ROT; SERPULA LACRYMANS; DECAY; BUILDINGS; REPAIR; DECAY DETECTION; EUROPE; IDENTIFICATION; FREQUENCY OF ATTACK; QUESTIONNAIRE

Conference: 90-05-13/18 Rotorua, New Zealand


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