The wooden frame shows soft, decayed areas with discoloration, crumbling edges, or hollow spots, indicating wood rot and weakening.
Cause
- Unseasoned softwood, moisture / water presence, lack of wood preservative application.
Impact
- Gradual decay of wood with mold / funagal growths.
- Reduces the strength of wood
- Prone to pest infestation like termites / borers
- Moisture damage in woods & surrounding wall / Floor / lower floor ceiling surfaces in buildings.