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Re: Repair of Dry Rot

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Kipp,

Dry rot is caused by a fungus that becomes dormant when there is no moisture
present.  However, its spores remain in the dry wood and are reactivated by
a return of moisture.  Finding and permanently arresting water at its source
is the best way to stop dry rot.

The spores can be killed by heat -- I've heard 150 degrees F will do it.
But permanently stopping the moisture at its source is really what you need
to do.

Nels Roselund
Structural Engineer
South San Gabriel, CA
njineer(--nospam--at)att.net


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