Fungal Taxonomy
F-Code
Analysis of kingdom-level fungal colonizers, specializing in the enzymatic digestion of plasticizers in modern uPVC and silicone seals.
Fungal Taxonomy
Biological Ecology
Analysis of kingdom-level fungal colonizers, specializing in the enzymatic digestion of plasticizers in modern uPVC and silicone seals.
Identification of deteriogenic fungi.
Preserves thermal envelope integrity.
The Kingdom of Fungi
The F-Code catalogs the aggressive proliferation of kingdom-level fungal species across the built environment. Unlike phototrophic algae, fungi are heterotrophic; they possess no photosynthetic capabilities and must actively digest organic or synthetic compounds within their immediate vicinity to survive.
Plasticizer Hydrolysis
Modern architectural elements, particularly uPVC frames and silicone weather seals, rely on complex plasticizers to maintain flexibility. Deteriogenic fungi secrete specialized extracellular esterases that hydrolyze and consume these plasticizers. As the fungus feeds, the structural seal becomes critically brittle.
The Bleach Illusion
Consumers frequently combat fungal growth using sodium hypochlorite (household bleach). This provides a dangerous illusion of success by bleaching the pigment out of the fungal mass. However, the embedded hyphal roots survive, and the caustic nature of the bleach actually accelerates the chemical degradation of the uPVC.
Polymer-Safe Decoupling
Our forensic methodology utilizes polymer-safe biological decoupling. We apply targeted biostatic compounds that penetrate the microscopic crevices of silicone and uPVC, effectively lysing the fungal cell walls without stripping the essential synthetic oils from the architectural substrate.
Securing the Thermal Envelope
Protecting uPVC from fungal digestion is not a cosmetic luxury; it is a structural necessity. By halting embrittlement, we preserve the integrity of the building's thermal envelope, preventing catastrophic micro-drafts, water ingress, and the severe depreciation of fenestration assets.
Compliance Logging & Health
Fungal blooms on exterior architecture often signal potential interior air quality degradation. Eradicating these pathogens ensures compliance with stringent health and safety standards, providing verifiable biosecurity for residential and commercial occupants.