Gypsum Plastering in Historic Restoration
Buildings of historic importance and cultural significance around the world suffer from wear and tear due to pollutants, adverse temperatures, natural calamities, pests, dampness, over usage, aging, etc. If such buildings and assets are not repaired periodically, they might deteriorate and lose their significance. While repairs are imperative to stop their deterioration, it is equally important to maintain their historic integrity and do only a minimal amount of repairs. Sometimes intensive rehabilitation and restoration attempts cause damages unnecessarily. It is beyond the realms of possibility to undertake restoration activities with the same historic materials that were used in their construction. Usually, architects and builders choose materials that are closely compatible with the historic materials to avoid unanticipated damages or adverse chemical reactions. Plaster is an important aspect of interior design and the decorative features of historic buildings are lost ...