Green Building Forum - diseased or rotten oak in external application Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:53:04 +0000 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 diseased or rotten oak in external application http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12562&Focus=209218#Comment_209218 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12562&Focus=209218#Comment_209218 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 20:27:21 +0100 northumbrian The client decided to treat the sleepers in a black treatment(variety not known at this time), and now is complaining that some have rotted.
ALL the other applications we used the same sleepers for are absolutely fine.

Can anyone shed any light on why this rot may have occurred in a relatively short period. Could it be something in the soil which surrounds their feet?
Could it be moisture that has been trapped in by a non breathable treatment?
Any suggestions would be welcomed as we have used green oak for years without a problem

Thanks in advance]]>