CONSERVATION \ 72c-adh
1: G. Buccellati, August 2010


A chapter of the digital monograph: Site conservation

Adherent covers

Introduction
Draped covers on walls
Strips on stone joints


     NOTE: on this topic, cf. also the dedicated topical book on "CONSERVATION".

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:
  1. 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;
  2. 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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Strips on stone joints

     UNDER CONSTRUCTION
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