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  1. Biodeterioration of wood

    Under proper conditions, wood will give centuries of service. However, under conditions that permit the development of wood-degrading organisms, protection must be provided during processing, merchandising, and use. The organisms that can degrade wood are principally fungi, insects, bacteria, and marine borers.

    Author(s):
    Carol A. Clausen
    Year:
    2010
    Keywords:
    Biodegradation, wood deterioration, deterioration, wood biodegradation, wood-decaying fungi, insect pests, insect control, molds, insecticides, fungicides, antifungal agents, marine borers, pest control, fungal stains, bacteria, beetles, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, termites, stains, susceptibility, wood borers, prevention, decomposition of wood, resistance to decay, biocides, decay fungi, wood decay, termite control
    Source:
    Wood handbook : wood as an engineering material: chapter 14. Centennial ed. General technical report FPL ; GTR-190. Madison, WI : U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, 2010: p. 14.1-14.16.

  2. Chapter 5:Biological Properties of Wood

    There are numerous biological degradations that wood is exposed to in various environments. Biological damage occurs when a log, sawn product, or final product is not stored, handled, or designed properly. Biological organisms such as bacteria, mold, stain, decay fungi, insects, and marine borers depend heavily on temperature and moisture conditions to grow. Figure 5.1...

    Author(s):
    Rebecca E. Ibach
    Year:
    2013
    Keywords:
    biological, properties, wood
    Source:
    In: Handbook of Wood Chemistry and Wood Composites, second edition, CRC press. 2013. pp. 99-126.

  3. Wood preservation

    When left untreated in many outdoor applications, wood becomes subject to degradation by a variety of natural causes. Although some trees possess naturally occurring resistance to decay (Ch. 3, Decay Resistance), many are in short supply or are not grown in ready proximity to markets. Because most commonly used wood species, such as Southern Pine, ponderosa pine, and...

    Author(s):
    Rebecca E. Ibach
    Year:
    1999
    Keywords:
    Wood preservation, preservative treated wood, penetration, treatment, application methods, species differences
    Source:
    Wood handbook : wood as an engineering material. Madison, WI : USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, 1999. General technical report FPL ; GTR-113: Pages 14.1-14.27
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