Causes of rot

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Floor – Causes of Rot Rot – in Floors – Causes Furnace – Interior Interior Floors

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wood is vulnerable to rot attack when the moisture content is above 20%
air must also be present (wood totally submerged in water will rot very slowly, or not at all)

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The illustration shows a wood board surrounded by pooled water, with droplets falling onto a puddle on its upper surface. The annotations explain that wood becomes vulnerable to rot when its moisture content exceeds 20%. Air must also be present for rot to develop; totally submerged wood is described as rotting very slowly or not at all. The drawing illustrates conditions conducive to wood decay rather than showing visible decay damage.