For construction material applications, transport processes through woody cell wall materials is also important for creating durable adhesive bonds , chemically modifying wood , and wood preservation treatments . Wood degradation mechanisms, such as fungal decay and metal fastener corrosion , are also controlled by transport. These types of degradation limit the utility of wood in high moisture environments. An improved understanding of transport mechanisms would accelerate the development of more environmentally friendly wood preservation treatments and improved resistance to degradation, thereby expanding the market for sustainable wood construction materials .