Water can have devastating effects on many types of structures from modern commercial buildings to residential homes. One of the building materials which is most affected by moisture is wood. Water is present in wood from the birth of a tree to the cut lumber used in homes. However, moisture in its' gaseous, liquid and solid form is not always wanted in an historic structure. Not only can water damage the surface of wood elements; it can harm structural integrity and invite unwanted pests who will further damage the wood. The following discussion will examine why moisture aids in the deterioration of wood but also some of the ways water can be stopped from penetrating the wood components of an historic structure.
Wood is an important player in the world’s ecosystem and without the water element woods’ source as food for organisms that aid in making wood biodegradable would cease. Wood is not only recyclable but also re-useable. Because of it’s long service life span it is susceptible to numerous attacks from moisture via many different paths. One such path is by way of above grade ex
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