Building in old moisture/mold damage

[MagnusRö]

Is there anyone who knows about moisture damage and its ability to cause harm after the moisture problem has been addressed? I'm not thinking about the true dry rot fungus, which is a chapter of its own, but rather the common molds that are constantly around us.

If I have addressed the source of the moisture and dried it properly, can anything still happen to the wood? I have the impression that the fungus goes into a dormant state if it doesn't have the right conditions.

 

[John J]

If it doesn't get any nutrients, it won't grow, I've been taught.

However, it's common to brush on with Boracol 10 before rebuilding.

 

[MagnusRö]

Yes, I've also used Boracol, but there's always a risk that you can't reach all the way into the wood. It has nutrients as long as it has fresh wood to consume, but I believe that temperature and moisture content are important.

 

[John J]

Yes, I've also used Boracol but there's always a risk that you can't reach all the way into the wood. It has nourishment as long as it has fresh wood to consume, but I think temperature and moisture content are important.

http://www.lfs-web.se/mogel.htm

 

[MagnusRö]

Interesting but doesn't directly answer the question as they mostly talk about the growth phase. I'm thinking of damage that has been widespread but is now drying out. Is the old damage worse than the naturally occurring mold spores for continued damage?