Building Mycology - Management of Decay and Health in Buildings

Biodeterioration is the most common problem of mankind and its record can be traced back to biblical times or probably earlier. Building Mycology deals with the study of fungi in and around the building environment, having direct and indirect effect on the health of the building, its materials, structures and occupants.

List of contents

Foreword. Preface. Built environment and development of fungi. Introduction, ecology, taxonomy and economic importance of fungi in buildings. Nature and extent of fungal decay in buildings. The physiology and morphology of fungal decay in buildings. Aerobiology and indoor environment; principles and methodology. Fungal disfigurement of interior finishes. Inspection, monitoring and environmental control of timber decay. Detection and biocontrol of wood decay organisms. Remedial chemical control of fungal decay in buildings. Biodeterioration of wall paintings - the Indian experience. Indoor mycology, The North American experience. Fungal problems in buildings, The Danish experience. The effect of filamentous fungi on stone monuments - the Spanish experience. Index.

About the author

Dr Jagjit Singh, Jagjit Singh

Summary

Building Mycology deals with the study of fungi in and around the building environment, having direct and indirect effect on the health of the building, its material and occupants. building environment, having direct and indirect

Product details

• Assisted by: Jagjit Singh (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.09.1994
• EAN: 9780419190202
• ISBN: 978-0-419-19020-2
• No. of pages: 356
• Weight: 820 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Structural and environmental engineering; Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / General, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Mycology, Pollution & threats to the environment, Conservation of buildings & building materials, Mycology, fungi (non-medical), Pollution and threats to the environment, Mycology, fungi, Conservation of buildings and building materials