Preservation Brief 27, The Maintenance and Repair of Architectural Cast Iron
Author(s): John G. Waite
Year: 2004
Summary
This is number twenty-seven of 42 preservation briefs prepared by the Technical Preservation Services of the National Park Service. This brief focuses on the maintenance and repair of architectural cast iron.
The successful conservation of cast-iron architectural elements and objects is dependent upon an accurate diagnosis of their condition and the problems affecting them, as well as the selection of appropriate repair, cleaning, and painting procedures. Frequently, it is necessary to undertake major repairs to individual elements and assemblies; in some cases badly damaged or missing components must be replicated. The long-term preservation of architectural cast iron is dependent upon both the undertaking of timely, appropriate repairs and the commitment to a regular schedule of maintenance.
Cite this Record
Preservation Brief 27, The Maintenance and Repair of Architectural Cast Iron. John G. Waite. 2004 ( tDAR id: 436345) ; doi:10.48512/XCV8436345
Keywords
Culture
Historic
Investigation Types
Architectural Documentation
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Heritage Management
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Methodology, Theory, or Synthesis
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Site Stabilization
General
Conservation
Individual & Institutional Roles
Contact(s): Cultural Resource Office, Joint Base San Antonio
Contributor(s): Margot Gayle
Repository(s): Fort Sam Houston
Prepared By(s): Technical Preservation Services, Heritage Preservation Services Program, National Park Service
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Contact(s): Cultural Resource Office, Joint Base San Antonio