Which structural failure increases in timber-framed windmills when grain dust accumulates excessively inside the mill housing?

💡 Explanation

When grain dust accumulates and absorbs moisture, fungal growth accelerates because the increased humidity creates an ideal environment for decay, leading to timber rot. Therefore, beam rot increases, rather than settling, sail damage, or gear slippage which are caused by different operational stresses.

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