If items are ordered early enough they can be installed at the time of the needed repairs without any delays. This fungus is an important cause of damage to wood structures. Fungi attack wood, which is composed of cellulose, breaking it down to starches and then to sugar molecules. Fungus is usually a result of a moisture condition and is often found in the eaves, rafters, patio covers, decks, and walls around stall showers and subflooring. Take any one of the three away and the fungus will die.
Damaged wood is soft and spongy and crumbles easily.
Fungus, like a wood cancer, must be cut out or it will spread. It is controlled by removing and replacing infected wood . In some light instances the wood can be scraped and then treated with a fungicide or wood sealer, preservative.