Assessing timber decay organisms

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Decay is diagnosed using the following techniques: physiochemical and morphological characteristics of decay cultural characteristics of organisms genetic fingerprinting trained animals  volatile organic compound (VOC) testing and characteristics of decay. Special search techniques The condition of concealed timbers and cavities may be deduced from the general condition and moisture content of the adjacent structure. Only demolition or exposure work...