timber rots

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The process of wood rotting or decomposing.

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  • Untreated timber will eventually rot when exposed to moisture.
  • If the roof leaks, the timber structure could rot.
  • Proper ventilation is crucial to prevent timber from starting to rot.
  • We need to replace the old window frames before the timber completely rots.
  • In damp conditions, even treated timber can slowly rot.
  • The carpenter explained how quickly unsealed timber can rot.
  • They discovered that the floor timber had begun to rot.
  • Fungal growth often indicates that the timber is about to rot.
  • To make the timber last longer, you must protect it from moisture, or it will rot.
  • Excessive humidity causes the timber in the cellar to rot.