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"Monfils, Paul" <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 21 May 2001 11:00:36 -0400
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One thing to remember about Byne's "Disease" is that the cause has two
components.  The development of the condition requires (1) a material
capable of releasing acid vapors, and (2) sufficient moisture to allow those
acid vapors to form.  Some woods, such as oak (I'm not sure about teak) have
the capacity to release such vapors, in the presence of moisture.  So, if
you cannot keep your cabinets in an area free of high humidity, you should
be careful about the wood they are made from.  But if you have a good dry
place to keep the collection, then the type of wood in the cabinets is far
less problematic.  Good ventilation is a plus, but it isn't the deciding
factor.  If you have an acid-producing wood in a moist environment, then
Byne's can occur, even with good ventilation (though probably more slowly
than with poor ventilation).  If you have the collection is a low humidity
environment, then Byne's should not occur, even if the ventilation is poor.
It is a good idea to control humidity regardless of what kind of cabinets
you have, since high humidity tends to favor other problems as well,
especially fungal growth.

Paul M.

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