Sound Advice

Consulting and expert services in wood science and technology, including the inspection, testing, assessment and nondestructive evaluation of wood and wood-based materials.

Wood decay - In Structures and In Shiitake Cultivation

October 24, 2015 by Matt Anderson in Wood Decay

General discussion of wood decay growth conditions, the effects of wood decay on the strength of wood, and wood decay in structures. Also discussed is how to optimize growth conditions for the cultivation of edible mushrooms using logs.

Revolutionary War Era Shipwreck — and Soft Rot Wood Decay

September 22, 2015 by Matt Anderson in Wood Decay

General description of soft rot wood decay and its association to a recent archaeological discovery.