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2. Dry rot treatment - Wikipedia

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   Glycol and boron solutions are hydrophilic (water-loving) and react with the water in wood, making it unavailable for the fungus. This is why dry rot can seem to be a little stringy; cells grown in drier periods are smaller than the larger, "plumper" cells that grow in Spring, as can be seen in tree rings used to tell how old the tree is. This ...

3. Water damage - Wikipedia

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   Water damage describes various possible losses caused by water intruding where it will enable attack of a material or system by destructive processes such as rotting of wood, mold growth, bacteria growth, rusting of steel, swelling of composite woods, de-laminating of materials such as plywood, short-circuiting of electrical devices, etc.

4. Indoor mold - Wikipedia

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   An indoor mold air sampling campaign should be performed over the course of at least several days as the environmental conditions can lead to variations in the day-to-day mold concentration. Stationary samplers assess a specific environment, such as a room or building, whereas personal samplers assess the mold exposure one person receives in ...

5. Simple actions can make a big difference to protect homes ...

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   The Los Angeles fire can be compared to a Category 4 hurricane, which often means even the best preparation might not save a home. "But we have a lot more 'Category 1 fires'" and those are ...

6. Does homeowners insurance cover mold?

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   Mold can develop within 24–48 hours and become visible within 18–21 days, even if you have done everything to prevent it — particularly if you live in a humid climate.

7. Vapor barrier - Wikipedia

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   Vapor retarder paints (for the air-tight drywall system, for retrofits where finished walls and ceilings will not be replaced, or for dry basements: can break down over time due to being chemically based). Extruded polystyrene or foil-faced foam board insulation. Exterior grade plywood, 0.70 US perm (40 SI perm).