Which consequence resulted if shipwrights improperly air-dried timbers?

💡 Explanation

Failing to adequately air-dry timbers promoted accelerated fungal decomposition, also know as, dry rot because internal moisture remained. This promoted biological activity, therefore weakening the wood rather than achieving stability obtainable through seasoning.

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