Atmospheric gases and particulate matter (PM) in contact with the material's surface lead to
chemical and physical changes, which in most cases cause degradation of the cultural …

Durability is one of the most significant aspects of the behaviours of natural stone in the real
environment. As it is not a fundamental property, it cannot be measured in situ or by using …

Severe stone deterioration is evident at the Cologne cathedral. In particular, the
“Drachenfels” trachyte, which was the building material of the medieval construction period …

Early defects in artworks, which are unnoticeable by the naked eye, can evolve in severity if
left unattended; therefore, their timely and accurate detection is of vital importance. Infrared …

This article gives a comprehensive overview on potentially harmful algae occurring in the
built environment. Man-made structures provide diverse habitats where algae can grow …

The detailed documentation of degradation constitutes a fundamental step for weathering
diagnosis and, consequently, for successful planning and implementation of conservation …

High levels of SO 2 and particulate pollution enable the rapid development of gypsum-rich
weathering crusts in Budapest. Two types of white crusts, thin and thick ones, and two forms …

Встановлені закономірності зміни світлоти необроблених та полірованих зразків з
різних типів Покостівського гранодіориту в залежності від частки білих мінералів …

The microbial composition of red and black patinas associated with representative buildings
from the Mayan sites of Becán, Chicanná and Hormiguero (Campeche, México) was …

Colour changes of cultural heritage objects can be related with degradation of materials,
thus a proper colour monitoring system can be used to detect conservation problems. With …