Fungi are plants and therefore do not really belong in this book. Nevertheless they are often associated with animal pests and are therefore worth considering quite briefly. There are several different species of fungus which attack timber in houses, but they only do so when the timber is damp. This may happen when timber is […]
Animals in timber
Timber is in many ways a remarkable material, and an understanding of its nature is essential for those who wish to use it correctly. Under certain conditions timber is one of the most durable materials known to man. In Norway, for example, timber churches built about 1000 years ago are still in use. On the […]