Staining Fungi

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The discoloration of wood by staining fungi happens just about exclusively in logs and very freshly sawn lumber. As a precaution, rough lumber is often dipped in a fungicidal bath right after sawing.

This is also called sap stains these fungi are most troublesome in softwoods, black color commonly called blue stain. Now in hardwoods, staining fungi just may create a blue or even a brown hues. The stains result from dark hyphae that permeate sapwood in search of stored starches and sugars. You can also spot inactive blue stain in doors alot of times, millwork and other pine products. Active staining fungi will sometimes discolor the bottom rails and the corners of pine windows that are kept wet from condensation. Now you will find these stains are indelible and will not wash off.

Staining fungi in their search for food, will destroy certain wood cells. This will result in the wood becomeing more permeable, and even more susceptible to decay. The strength and toughness are also slightly reduced as well.

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