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Author Britton, Thomas Allen
LoC No. 07040205
Title A treatise on the origin, progress, prevention, and cure of dry rot in timber : with remarks on the means of preserving wood from destruction by sea worms, beetles, ants, etc.
Note Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "A Treatise on the Origin, Progress, Prevention, and Cure of Dry Rot in Timber" by Thomas Allen Britton is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work addresses the critical issue of dry rot in timber, exploring its causes, effects, and methods for prevention and treatment. It serves as a resource for builders, architects, and anyone involved in timber construction by consolidating knowledge that has historically been scattered across various sources. The opening of the treatise sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of timber, beginning with a detailed examination of its physical properties and the essential processes that govern its growth. Britton delves into the formative stages of timber, describing how its structure develops and how various elements contribute to its durability. He emphasizes the significance of understanding these properties in relation to dry rot, which is presented not merely as an agricultural or insect-related challenge but as a critical aspect of timber management that can severely impact building integrity if not effectively addressed. The preliminary chapters establish a scientific framework that underpins the subsequent discussions on the prevention and remediation of dry rot. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class TA: Technology: Engineering and Civil engineering
Subject Wood -- Preservation
Subject Dry-rot
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EBook-No. 55541
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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