Timber Preservation: The Potential Use of Natural Products and Processes

摘要: Timber represents a rich source of potential nutrients for wide variety macro-organisms (e.g. insects and marine borers) micro-organisms (notably fungi bacteria). is susceptible to these agents during both production in-service use, though degradation by them not always inevitable usually associated with misuse or inappropriate use. However when timber be used in some types environment, notably where relatively high levels moisture are available, protective systems necessary prevent decay. Currently such often rely on the use chemical treatments but alternative strategies under development at number centres come headings environmental control, biological control natural products as wood preservatives. This chapter will explore each context dry rot fungus Serpula lacrymans,a decay basidiomycete which causes severe damage wooden elements buildings temperate areas whose home appears Himalayan foothills. Discussion processes preceded description current preservation scenario pressures bringing about change industry.