Decay of cleaned sandstone buildings in Scotland

M. Zurakowska, J.J. Hughes, E.K. Hyslop, C. Kennedy, R. Laing, M.E. Young

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    Abstract

    Scotland has a rich stone-built heritage, mostly constructed from sandstone and granite, dating from the Middle Ages until the present day. There is evidence that many buildings are damaged due to weathering processes that have been exacerbated by previous aggressive stone cleaning. Separating natural and man-made damage, due to cleaning interventions is very difficult. Decay is caused by a combination of material properties that can be altered by cleaning and other interventions and the effects of a changing environment
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication11th International Congress on Deterioration and Conservation of Stone, 15-20 September 2008, Torun, Poland
    EditorsJadwiga W. Łukaszewicz, Piotr Niemcewicz
    PublisherNicolaus Copernicus University Press
    Pages341-348
    Number of pages8
    Volume1
    ISBN (Print)9788323122364
    Publication statusPublished - 2008
    Event11th International Congress on Deterioration and Conservation of Stone - Torun, Poland
    Duration: 15 Sept 200820 Sept 2008

    Conference

    Conference11th International Congress on Deterioration and Conservation of Stone
    Country/TerritoryPoland
    CityTorun
    Period15/09/0820/09/08

    Keywords

    • decay
    • cleaned sandstone
    • cleaning methods

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