new topic: Serpula lacrymans

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I just met a colleague from Scotland (yes, the "other side of the pond in Great Britain" Scotland) thru a contact here; they asked me to help provide reliable info on mold remediation and health hazards (they saw my name on the S520 and the NYC guidelines so they consider me an expert or something! go figure)

They asked about differences between dry rot and wet rot. This led to me learning their definition of dry rot is the infestation of Serpula lacrymans. They call it "dry rot", it's like the official term in their building industry, both contractors and government inspectors; I understand it's a big problem over there.

Recall, this is the really long stuff that roots in the soil under the house for it's water source and then grows upward and eats the wood.I know CA has had a bunch of this. We don't really see it here in Ohio.

In Scotland, they remediate using stringent asbestos style containment because they are so worried about spores being spread around; they even burn coveralls! But, it's based solely on the regrowth threat, not a health hazard.

Any one have Serpula experience that would help me address this? Is this reasonable or not?

thanx.

Armour