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. Book Cover......Page 1 Half-Title......Page 2 Series Title......Page 3 Title......Page 4 Copyright......Page 5 Dedications......Page 6 Contents......Page 8 Contributors......Page 9 Foreword......Page 12 Preface......Page 15 Acknowledgements......Page 17 1. The Built Environment of Fungi and the Development......Page 19 2. Introduction, Ecology, Taxonomy and Economic Importance of Fungi in Buildings......Page 37 3. Nature and Extent of Deterioration in Buildings due to Fungi......Page 48 4. The Physiology and Decay in Buildings Morphology of Fungal......Page 71 5. Indoor Aerobiology and Health......Page 90 6. Fungal Disfigurement of Interior Finishes......Page 134 7. Inspection, Monitoring and Environmental Control of Timber Decay......Page 162 8. Detection and Biocontrol of Wood Decay Organisms......Page 188 9. Chemical Control of Fungal Decay in Buildings......Page 210 10. Biodeterioration of Wall Paintings: The Indian Experience......Page 236 11. Indoor Mycology: The North American Experience......Page 253 12. Fungal Problems in Buildings: The Danish Experience......Page 272 13. The Effect of Filamentous Fungi on Stone Monuments: The Spanish Experience......Page 287 Index......Page 303 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