Stone conservation : an overview of current research / Eric Doehne and Clifford A. Price

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents Foreword to the Second Edition, 2010 Preface to the Second Edition, 2010 Foreword to the First Edition, 1996 Preface to the First Edition, 1996 Dedication Introduction chapter 1 Stone Decay Characterizing the Stone Describing Decay How Serious is it? Measuring the Extent And Severity Of Decay Surface Techniques Looking Beneath the Surface All the Information We Need? Causes Of Decay Air Pollution Salts Biodeterioration Differential Stress Intrinsic Problems chapter 2 Putting it Right: Preventive and Remedial Treatments Preventive Conservation Active Conservation: Cleaning Laser Cleaning Latex Poultice Method Biological Cleaning Targeting the Dirt Active Conservation: Desalination Active Conservation: Consolidation Lime and Related Treatments Barium Hydroxide Organic Polymers Alkoxysilanes Epoxies Acrylics Other Materials Emulsions Surface Coatings Water Repellents Anti-Graffiti Coatings Emulsions Crystal Growth Inhibitors Oxalate Formation Lime and Biocalcification Colloidal Silica Biocides Biological Attack on Treatments chapter 3 Do They Work? Assessing the Effectiveness of Treatments Characterizing the Treated Stone Properties That Change With Decay Meeting Objectives Standard Test Methods Long-Term Performance Documentation of Field Trials chapter 4 Putting it into Practice: Conservation Policy Responsible Use Of Surface Coatings and Consolidants Retreatment Recording chapter 5 Heritage in Stone: Rock Art, Quarries, and Replacement Stone Rock Art Rock Art Conservation Rock Art Treatment Rock Art Documentation Historic Quarries Replacement Stone chapter 6 Doing Better: Increasing the Effectiveness of Research What is Wrong? Publications Conferences Standards Conduct and Quality of Research Getting the Message Across Putting it Right Quality, Not Quantity Conferences and Other Models for Advancing the Field Conference Papers Selection of Conference Papers Refereeing Collaborative Programs Training Reviews chapter 7 What has Changed? Some Thoughts on the Past Fifteen Years Conclusion References Appendix: Resources for Stone Conservation Index About the Authors