Conservation of Granite in Cultural Heritage

Thefield of stone conservation has long needed a holistic perspective that embraces the needs ofconservation professionals and provides scientific support to enable them to better analyzepreservation issues and implement efficient, long-lasting treatments. Conservation of Granite in Cultural Heritage offers such a perspective by bridging scholarly research onthe available literature related to granite decay and best practices from conservators working in the fieldand laboratory. First offering an overview of granitic rocks and their natural weathering,this volume then outlines the issues that arise when removing granite fromquarries and incorporating what eventually becomes built heritage. Case studies are presentedalongside guidelines for assessing conservation problems. This book willserve as a fundamental manual for students, conservation scientists,conservators, and restorers alike.