The fungal factor in wood decay
The fungal factor in wood decay
Are you familiar with distinguishing between Brown Rot and White Rot? Can you differentiate between Fibroporia vaillantii and Donkioporia expansa? In this upcoming webinar, we delve deeper into the prevalent types of fungal decay encountered in buildings, including true dry rot, cellar fungus, and mine fungus, alongside mould and lesser-known wet rots. Come along as we explore their identification, biology, and effective control measures, along with discussing natural decay cycles, conditions for decay, and surveying techniques.
To learn more, join us and Nicholas Donnithorne of Rentokil Property Care on Thursday 25 April 2024, 9:00-10:00am, as he gives us his unique take on some of the more unusual fungi that you may encounter in the built environment. To join, click 'register' below.
What you will learn from the webinar?
- A closer look at the common types of wood decay fungi and mould
- The identification of fungi, biology and control
- Surveying procedures
- Overview of the more unusual wood destroying fungi encountered in the built environment
- Why the same fungal species will look different under different growth conditions.
Benefits - Why you should join the webinar
- Learn more about fungi and mould in the built environment
- Discover how to identify them, their biology and control
- Understand the correct surveying procedures
- Undertake online learning while sitting at your desk
- Benefit from gaining 2 PCA CPD points.
About the presenter – Nicholas Donnithorne
Nicholas joined the Woodworm and Dry Rot Division of Rentokil’s research laboratories in 1980 as a laboratory technician. For the next 28 years he worked on insect, fungi, damp and timber treatment research both on the vectors and on formulation of product. In 1990 he became the company’s timber technologist working on timber pre-treatment and gained responsibility for ISO 9001 compliance as the Laboratory and QA Manager. In 2008 he transferred to the Property Care business as UK Technical and SHE Manager. From 2008, Nicholas has been actively involved with the PCA Technical committees of the Structural Waterproofing, Preservation, Residential Ventilation, Ground Gas Protection and Invasive Weeds groups.
In 1983 he was honoured to be elected a fellow of the Royal Entomological Society of London and further honoured in 2001 with fellowship of the Linnean Society of London.
Our 'on-demand' video library
For those looking to view previous timber preservation based webinars, there is an on-demand video library for anyone interested in developing their knowledge.
In addition, you can also view video presentations from both the 2022 and 2023 International Property Care Conferences. Click on the buttons below to view.
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Looking to learn more about wood decay and timber preservation
If you are seeking additional guidance regarding wood decay and timber preservation, there are sources within the PCA website that you may find useful. You can visit our homeowner and professional sections to find a wealth of information. In addition, for more detailed knowledge, view the PCA’s technical library for timber preservation.
Alternatively, there are a variety of training courses available both online and classroom based. To view the available courses, click on the button below.
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