Contribution to Solving the Damp Masonry of the Romanesque Church

Abstract:

The paper deals with damp investigation of the St Giles Church in Milevsko Monastery which is an important example of the Romanesque religious architecture. Non-invasive rehabilitation measure, designed by authors and based on detailed damp investigation and analysis, gives support natural moisture movement in structure and respects outstanding importance of this unique Romanesque monument. Protection of building against water and moisture belongs to the most important measures in ensuring the service life and serviceability of historical buildings.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 776)
• Pages: 167-176
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.776.167
• Online since: August 2018
• Authors: Eva Burgetová*, Kristýna Michalová, Marco Violo
• Keywords: Air Vent Remedial Methods, Inappropriate Interventions, Rising Damp, Romanesque Church, Survey

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