Difference between revisions of "Coving"

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[[File:Coving_ICOMOS.jpg|thumb|Coving of stone<br> Photo credit: I. Maxwell]]
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
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A type of masonry deterioration where geologically weaker blocks in a stone wall disaggregate.  Additionally, when too hard or more durable cementitious mortars are used to repoint the joints and beds, a honeycomb pattern can be formed with the selective losses of soft stone material.
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==Resources and Citations==
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* ICOMOS-ISCS: [http://www.international.icomos.org/publications/monuments_and_sites/15/pdf/Monuments_and_Sites_15_ISCS_Glossary_Stone.pdf Illustrated glossary on stone deterioration patterns]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 13:54, 6 July 2022

Coving of stone
Photo credit: I. Maxwell

Description

A type of masonry deterioration where geologically weaker blocks in a stone wall disaggregate. Additionally, when too hard or more durable cementitious mortars are used to repoint the joints and beds, a honeycomb pattern can be formed with the selective losses of soft stone material.

Resources and Citations