Table 1.
Description of barracks and collected samples.
| Sample number | Sample site* | Material | Analysis: M, metab.; G, genomic; F, FESEM | Barrack | Symptoms of biodeterioration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 (brick B124) | Inside wall on the west side of the building; 0–1 cm behind brick surface; before activation | Brick | M/G/F | B124 brick barrack | Bulging and crumbling plaster, peeling paint, degradation of floor bricks |
| S2** (brick B124) | Inside wall on the west side of the building; 0–1 cm behind brick surface; after activation | Brick | M/G/F | ||
| S3 (brick B124) | Inside wall on the west side of the building; 8–16 cm behind surface; before activation | Brick | G/F | ||
| S4** (brick B124) | Inside wall on the west side of the building; 8–16 cm behind surface; after activation | Brick | G/F | ||
| S5 (wood B124) | Plank bed in the center part of the building; before activation | Wood | M/G/F | Decomposition of wood in bunk beds and floor planks | |
| S6** (wood B124) | Plank bed in the center part of the building; after activation | Wood | M/G/F | ||
| S7 (wood D2) | Exterior decking of the wooden barracks; historic material currently stored inside the building; before activation | Wood | M/G/F | B145 wooden barrack | The structural elements were affected by fiber splitting and cracking |
| S8** (wood D2) | Exterior decking of the wooden barracks; historic material currently stored inside the building; after activation | Wood | M/G/F | ||
| S9 | N.A. | Modern brick | M/F | Retail | None |
| S10 | N.A. | Modern pine wood | M/F | Retail | None |
*
All samples were collected on the 16th of October, 2013.
**
Sample numbers S2, S4, S6, and S8 refer to samples that had been activated at RH 80% and 28°C for 3 months prior to analysis.
N.A.—not applicable.