Architectural conservation

[tide...@my-deja.com]

Just wondering if there's anyone out there who is interested in beginning a discussion group for architectural conservation, or using this group as a forum for conservation discussions.

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[Nitro Nate Gillette]

Sure, we could use a little chatter around here.

Later,

Nate

[Arnold Leak]

Well, let's start by asking "What is Architectural Conservation?"

Arnie

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[M.Dahlgren]

I'm all for it. I check in here daily and there is usually nothing
happening. But, I too have to ask, what is architectural conservation?

John

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[tide...@my-deja.com]

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"Arnold Leak" <adl...@mindspring.com> wrote:
> Well, let's start by asking "What is Architectural Conservation?"
>
> Arnie

Hmmm..when I posted the original message, it did not occur to me that 1)
there would be three responses so quickly, and 2) that not everyone in
the group is involved in conservation of some sort. I think it is a
common criticism that conservators can come across as a bit too elite
and hard to understand.

So, apologies for my mistake and here goes! As I practice it,
architectural conservation is the application of materials science to
practical solutions on historic buildings. This can include things
like mortar analysis (where we essentially look at how much lime or
cement was used, whether the mortar was pigmented, the types of sands
used --- usually with the goal of getting a good match for the original
mortar mix) paint/finish analyses (what decorative scheme was used here
originally?), wood species analysis and the like. We can look at a
building and perform a series of tests to determine what the most
appropriate solution for a problem is...for instance, what the best
method for cleaning a stone building may be.

The reason we do this is that we have learned that there is no one-size-
fits-all solution to problems or questions with our architectural
treasures. If you have to clean a marble building, the most sensitive
method may be completely different than for one built of granite or
sandstone; OR environmental factors may help dictate your process,
meaning that even two granite buildings may need different cleaning
processes.

Conservators also work on site, managing contractors to make sure
they're careful with their specified work. We study building materials
and advise architects about how to treat problems and what the most
appropriate periods of interpretation might be. Some of us work in
laboratories, others work in museums and with academic agencies, and
some even perform the work.

I hope I haven't rambled too much here, as I tend to do. I'd be happy
to respond to any questions you may have, or to illustrate some of what
I am talking about with some of my projects.

Chris

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[Steven Terrell]

I'm quite interested in a discussion particularly about county courthouse
restoration. I'm a member of a company who specializes in scagliola
restoration along with tera cotta and decorative painting
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[Nitro Nate Gillette]

>I'm a member of a company who specializes in scagliola restoration

Wow, scag restoration. I would like to hear some more info about this.
Project examples, etc??

Nate G from Detroit