A chapter of the digital monograph: Site conservation
NOTE: on this topic, cf. also the dedicated topical book on “CONSERVATION”.
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Introduction
While localized shelters are so constructed as to allow some space between the ancient structure and the modern protective cover, there are occasions when a cover may be placed directly against the surfaces to be protected. The fact that the cover adheres to the original requires attention especially in two regards:
- first, care must be taken so that the cover does not damage what it is meant to protect simply by virtue of adhering to it too tightly;
- second, the distinction between the ancient and the modern must be made quite apparent, and must of course be reversible.
In Mozan, I have used this approach in two instances – draped covers on walls and strips on stone joints.
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Draped covers on walls
When a wall first exposed, it may be difficult to resort immediately to the localized shelter approach, or else the decision is made.
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