Difference between revisions of "Coving"
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== Description == | == 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. |
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| + | ==Resources and Citations== | ||
| + | * 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
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
- ICOMOS-ISCS: Illustrated glossary on stone deterioration patterns