Decay of Timber Building Structures
Decay of Timber Building Structures
Decay of Timber Building Structures
Timber is considered as one of the most sustainable materials We can see most of the cases happen due to
toxic, organic, recyclable, renewable, and biodegradable. Timber requires less energy than most material to process into finished ageing. It happens because the structures are
is oldest material used by mankind in construction and in products. Timber logging, manufacture, transport, and disposal of
exposed to weather, environment and termites.
structural integrity it can be equivalent to pre-stressed concrete timber products have substantial environmental impacts.
In order to prevent it, one of the ways is to
lintel, if it is kept dry and well ventilated in buildings. Timber Sustainable timber refers to timber that has been harvested
always do maintenance and make sure the Timber Durability Classes
Structures is inherently susceptible to fungal and insect responsibly from well-managed forests that are continuously
infestation and decay, if it is not well designed, kept dry and well condition of structures are stable. Other than
replenished, and ensure that there is no damage to the surrounding
ventilated. Once the infestation has started it will continue to that, use higher quality timber with more strength
environment. Timber can be used for construction have good
propagate, if the conditions are favourable, until eventually the and durability.
compressive strength, however, it is strongest in tension.
timber member can no longer sustain loads.
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The timber jeti of Jeti Teluk Pelanduk at The timber of Rumah Panjang Annah
This cottage was found by one of our member at his village which is The goat shelter near my house is made by wood and this shelter The timber deterioration of selected
Negeri Sembilan which is considered as a
at Kampung Beta Hulu. The cottage was made by wood and to be will collapse due to wood rot. The goat shelter also located traditional houses in Malacca are Rais Bidayuh at Sarawak which is
harsh environment which lead to
reported that this cottage is going to collapse due to decay to the nearby the paddy fields, so its high of moistures. The goat shelter located within the state of Melaka, considered as areas of moist soil that
discoloration for the timber structure. The
wood.The villagers find out that the problem is because of the dry size is 2m x 2m and the height is 3m. The damage effect on the Malaysia and within only a few minutes result in areas suitable for termite
function of the jetty is a small base for
rot. The height of the cottage is about 6 meters and the area is beam section of the goat shelter was 0.9m and the floor 0.6m. from the town centre. breeding. The function of Rumah
https://aip.scitation.org/doi/abs/10.1063/5.0000427?
journalCode=apc fishing boats, passenger boats and ferries
FUNCTION
about 3x3 meter squares. panjang is a residential areas for the
has degenerated or has become unusable. Deterioration of building or its components, Discoloration of the paintwork was commonly found in the inspected timber
HOW DOES DRY ROT SPREAD? WHAT IS WET ROT? used. All the materials deteriorate with age either due to weathering action or other
factors such as poor selection of materials, the human ignorance, vandalism and
HOW DOES DISCOLORATION SPREAD? feed on wood and can be highly destructive to trees and timber. Also called
white ant
Wet rot is the common name which is used to describe a number of wood
1. Exposure to weather, including UV and rain
CAUSES OF DETERIORATION
2. The location of the wood is an area of the home with excessive humidity. 3. Chemical changes within the wood resins, or “extractives”.
1. Noise of termites eating timber.
affect timber that becomes damp and the fungi grows by breaking down the cell
3. There has been direct contact with large quantities of water, for example, flooding from
DETERIORATION TREATMENT
2. For iron staining, you must 5. Flight holes where the winged reproductive exit to start a new colony.
2. Commercial antifreeze
1. Dark brown staining on the timber. first sand back the timber, 6. Unusual odour caused by some species of termites.
3. Copper compounds
2. Splitting or longitudinal cracking along the grain of the timber. Re wet the timber and leave for 24 hours to ensure that you have removed all
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4. Timber that is damp to touch waterproof paint or damp-proof membranes to prevent the ingress of
the iron
3. Landscaping - Position lawn sprinklers so that they do not spray onto your home's
CAUSES OF WET ROT water could collect. 4. For water marks caused by extractive bleed, use Grey Deck Cleaner. 2. Wood that's in Contact with House Foundations
5. To remove yellowing or darkening of interior timber, lightly sand the finish and/or 3. Cracks in Building Exteriors
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PREVENTION THE DETERIORATION
exterior trim. 1. high moisture levels. It occurs in timber with a moisture content of around 30%-50%.
2. ·Most
wood itself.
4. Roofing - Have your roof checked once a year to identify and prevent and potential cases of wet rot arise as a result of rainwater entering the fabric of a building
water damage, mold, or dry rot. through external defects. These can include leaking gutters, defective air bricks and
water solvable salts or oil solvable salts or volatile base salts. 3. Prevent fungal decay by using a registered timber preservative like Timber 3. Keep an eye on any exterior wood, including door frames, windows and
1. Replace the affected timbers if in some extreme cases. Preserver or No Rot Gel. skirting boards, for any visible changes.
2. Use a wood-hardening liquid, such as Ronseal High Performance Wet Rot Wood Hardener.
Aussie Clear or Aussie Coat, that contains an ingredient to prevent it’s growth.
a properly formulated finish like 4. Send water away from your house.
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1. Seal all cracks around exterior doors and windows with caulk. 2. Fix Leaks
2. Clean gutters regularly—at least twice a year to prevent blockages that can lead to water
REAL LIFE PHOTO running over the backside of the gutter and down the side of your home.
3. Declutter Your House
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