Investigating the effects of site and environmental conditions on a historic building and its contents
Abstract
An investigation of the effects of site and environmental conditions on a historic building and its contents has been undertaken at Withcote Chapel, Leicestershire, with the intention of establishing a relationship between dampness and levels of material deterioration. High and fluctuating levels of relative humidity within the building have been previously corrected using dehumidification, its demise leading to concerns for the long‐term welfare of important fixtures and fittings. Appropriate remedial action, including the proposed application of conservation heating, is put forward for discussion.
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Citation
Watt, D. (2001), "Investigating the effects of site and environmental conditions on a historic building and its contents", Structural Survey, Vol. 19 No. 1, pp. 46-57. https://doi.org/10.1108/02630800110384239
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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