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Wood with less than 25% moisture (dry weight basis) can remain free of decay for centuries.(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question during an online exam.Origin of the question is Classification of Timber, Carpenter’s Work in portion Rules and Methods of Measurement of Civil Engineering Drawing

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The CORRECT choice is (a) True

Easiest EXPLANATION: Fungi attack timber when these conditions are all present:

-The timber MOISTURE content is above 25% on a dry-weight basis

-The environment is sufficiently warm

-Oxygen (O2) is present.



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