Building Mycology

Management of Decay and Health in Buildings

Jagjit Singh, Jagjit Singh

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Spon Press
15 September 1994

Mycology, fungi (non-medical); Pollution & threats to the environment; Conservation of buildings & building materials

For the first time the diverse subject area of building mycology is dealt with in one volume. Building Mycology comprehensively covers the issues of the effects of fungi and the damage they can cause to building structures, contents, decorations and foodstuff. Environmental health is a big issue, as is the importance of understanding building environments and their interactions with materials, structures

and occupants. The chapters, contributed by a team of expert international authors, also offer an understanding of the basic problems and the control strategies available. Each of

the latter environmental, biological and chemical are described, giving useful reference on such matters as non-destructive inspection techniques and the monitoring of the building environment. Building Mycology draws together the latest research in fungal decay in buildings, providing an authoritative point of reference on the subject.

Edited by: Jagjit Singh, Jagjit Singh
Imprint: Spon Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 820g
ISBN: 9780419190202
ISBN 10: 0419190201
Pages: 356
Publication Date: 15 September 1994
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword. Preface. Built environment and development of fungi. Introduction, ecology, taxonomy and economic importance of fungi in buildings. Nature and extent of fungal decay in buildings. The physiology and morphology of fungal decay in buildings. Aerobiology and indoor environment; principles and methodology. Fungal disfigurement of interior finishes. Inspection, monitoring and environmental control of timber decay. Detection and biocontrol of wood decay organisms. Remedial chemical control of fungal decay in buildings. Biodeterioration of wall paintings - the Indian experience. Indoor mycology, The North American experience. Fungal problems in buildings, The Danish experience. The effect of filamentous fungi on stone monuments - the Spanish experience. Index.

Dr Jagjit Singh, Jagjit Singh

Reviews for Building Mycology: Management of Decay and Health in Buildings

'Dr Singh's organic approach could herald a revolution that will stretch far beyond the reach of dry rot.' - Perspectives 'An excellent volume and should be a standard work for many years. It should be essential reading for all microbiologists, mycologists, building designers and legislators, environmental engineers, building societies, and above all, building owners. Truly a most readable book which will delight the specialist and enthuse the generalist.' - John. E. Smith, Glasgow