...proper conditions, wood has proved itself good for centuries of service. Molds, stains, and decays in wood are caused by fungi, which are microscopic...food supply. Their growth, however, is dependent upon suitable surroundings of mild temperature and dampness, the latter being aggravated by sluggish circulation...

...proper conditions, wood has proved itself good for centuries of service. Molds, stains, and decays in wood are caused by fungi, which are microscopic...food supply. Their growth, however, is dependent upon suitable surroundings of mild temperature and dampness, the latter being aggravated by sluggish circulation...

...with his material in such a way as to insure the structure against the inception and spread of decay* Under proper conditions, wood has proved itself good...however, is dependent upon suitably mild temperature and dampness. Most decay occurs in wood having a moisture content above the fiber- saturation point....

...with his material in such a way as to insure the structure against the inception and spread of decay. Molds, stains, and decay in wood are caused by fungi,...occurs in wood having a moisture content above the fiber saturation point. Wood that is continuously water soaked or continuously dry will not decay....

...with his material in such a way as to insure the structure against the inception and spread of decay. Molds, stains, and decay in wood are caused by fungi,...occurs in wood having a moisture content above the fiber saturation point. Wood that is continuously water soaked or continuously dry. will not decay....

...rapidly than that in a cool, dry climate. Molds, stains and decay in wood are caused by fungi. Fungi are microscopic plants that must have organic material on which to live. For some types of fungi, wood offers the required food supply. But fungi need something else to survive....