BobSmalser Posted October 28, 2007 Posted October 28, 2007 Bob, Punky wood...is that the stuff that isn't really rotted yet, but it's on it's way? Dark, even black, solid but a little soft, hard to dry out. I wonder if my floors and keel are punky at this point? How does one define it? Grow, mill and airdry enough lumber, plus restore several old boats and you eventually get to see it all, so I Quote
BobSmalser Posted October 28, 2007 Author Posted October 28, 2007 When excavation reaches the incipient stage of only discoloration of otherwise sound wood, CPES (an epoxy sealer) may be useful to isolate the remaining spores and reduce the wood Quote
BobSmalser Posted October 28, 2007 Author Posted October 28, 2007 Lichens Interesting and sometimes colorful little algae-fungus combinations that are generally harmless and can be brushed off. Blue Mold and Ambrosia Beetles You Quote
P Doug (WA) Posted October 28, 2007 Posted October 28, 2007 Once again, thanks, Bob. Great info. Quote
Greg Luckett Posted October 28, 2007 Posted October 28, 2007 Quite a bit of excellent information. Thanks, Bob! I know you have magazine articles every now and then, and wonder if you have done any books? Quote
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