Sharing this which seems to speak to the issue, although I still have more to learn: (It's a PDF which can be saved) http://www.lightaircraftassociation.co.uk/engineering/TechnicalLeaflets/Building,%20Buying%20or%20Importing/TL%201.14%20Wood%20Information.pdf
> To: gluejam at cox.net; krnet at list.krnet.org > Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2015 22:27:19 +0000 > Subject: Re: KR> Spruce Fungus? > From: krnet at list.krnet.org > > Hi All > I think I am qualified to comment on this one with a degree in forestry and > a diploma in Timber technology! > > If it came from a reputable source the spruce you will be using for your KR > will have been kiln dried, as long you keep the timber dry it will not get > infected with fungi. > There are also preservatives which are applied by pressure impregnation or > surface application by brush or spray, but they are not appropriate for this > application (used for construction, fencing etc where the timber might get > damp). > Sometimes the timber might get a bit discoloured if it gets slightly damp. > This is likely to be blue stain which does not affect the strength. However > it is vital that the timber is dried out properly if there is any suspicion > that it may have got damp. > > I hope that this clears this one up! > > Peter Drake > Hereford UK > > > Maybe some really qualified person will chime in? > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > On 1/15/2015 10:20 AM, Chris Prata via KRnet wrote: > > Hi All, an A&P friend of mine (and aluminum experimental builder), > > mentioned some spruce fungus issue that if not caught can be disastrous. > > Is this an issue with the materials, and if so how to > > inspect/avoid/prevent? > > Thanks > > > _______________________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options
