Conservation of wooden cultural property

IRG/WP 94-30038

A Unger, W Unger

A survey of the conservation of wooden archtitectual monuments, art objects and archaeological finds is presented. Each of the three areas has typical conservation problems which reqire the use of selected wood preservatives and consolidation agents. Furthermore specific protection and consolidation methods are necessary. A precise damage diagnosis with non-destructive testing methods is the first step in a careful conservation work.


Keywords: CULTURAL PROPERTY; ARCHITECTURAL MONUMENTS; ART OBJECTS; WATERLOGGING; DAMAGE DIAGNOSIS; WOOD PROTECTION; WOOD CONSOLIDATION

Conference: 94-05-29...06-03, Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia


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