A Treatise on the Origin, Progress, Prevention, and Cure of Dry Rot in Timber / With remarks on the means of preserving wood from destruction by sea worms, beetles, ants, etc.

CONTENTS.

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CHAPTER I.
On the Nature and Properties of Timber	Page 1
CHAPTER II.
On the Gradual Rise and Development of Dry Rot	14
CHAPTER III.
On Felling Timber	51
CHAPTER IV.
On Seasoning Timber by Natural Methods, viz. Hot and Cold Air; Fresh and Salt Water; Vapour; Smoke; Steam; Boiling; Charring and Scorching, &c.	63
CHAPTER V.
On Seasoning Timber by Patent Processes, &c.	105
CHAPTER VI.
On the Means of Preventing Dry Rot in Modern Houses	171
CHAPTER VII.
On the Means of Preservation of Wooden Bridges, Jetties, Piles, Harbour Works, &c., from the Ravages of the Teredo navalis and other Sea-worms	203
CHAPTER VIII.
On the Destruction of Woodwork in Hot Climates by the Termite or White Ant, Woodcutter, Carpenter Bee, &c.; and the Means of Preventing the Same	240
CHAPTER IX.
On the Causes of Decay in Furniture, Wood Carvings, &c.; and the Means of Preventing and Remedying the Effects of such Decay	262
CHAPTER X.
Summary of Curative Processes	283
CHAPTER XI.
General Remarks and Conclusion	288
Index	295

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