What actually happens to the wood when it rots?
2007-11-19 12:56:40 · 7 answers · asked by rikkilyn 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Bacteria and fungi are breaking it down and digesting it. Moisture permits their growth but does not actually cause the rot.
2007-11-19 13:09:42 · answer #1 · answered by gunplumber_462 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
mostly moisture and termites and bacteria. make sure your wood stays dry and give a treatment for termites and carpenter ants. and make sure the area is bacteria free other than that try a wood preservative like thompsons water seal . or boiled liseed oil.
2007-11-19 22:50:13 · answer #2 · answered by charlesmartinez151 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moisture and if was not properly sealed it can cause early symptoms of rotting!! It sucks, my porch is only a few years old and we already have issues!
2007-11-19 21:04:41 · answer #3 · answered by Wish you were here 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well wood in after all just a plant..Although its a very tough plant.The same forces that act on any plant to break it down into its natural components will act on a piece of untreated wood too.It just takes a lot longer to breakdown bc of its tough structure.
2007-11-19 21:02:14 · answer #4 · answered by erndog1001 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the breakdown of cellulose in the wood...due to moisture or insects...or just age
2007-11-20 08:02:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moisture gets in and isn't able to get out.
2007-11-19 21:58:00 · answer #6 · answered by Bobo 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
moisture
2007-11-19 21:00:41 · answer #7 · answered by rizinoutlaw 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋