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Epoxies for Wood Repairs in Historic Buildings.

PB85180834

Publication Date	1978
Personal Author	Phillips, M. W.; Selwyn, J. E.
Page Count	88
Abstract	Wood consolidants and patching compounds can permit deteriorated historic woodwork to be conditioned and retained in place rather than being replaced. Such conservation 'in situ' is the philosophical basis for using epoxies in historic preservation projects. The two main types of epoxies discussed in the report are low-viscosity epoxy consolidants that can be soaked into rotted wood in order to restore its solidity; and epoxy pastes for filling holes and cracks in historic woodwork. The three basic objectives of this report are: (1) to present the results of a preliminary research and testing program on epoxy consolidants undertaken by the National Park Service; (2) to teach the reader the basic technology involved in formulating such consolidants and compounds; and (3) to provide suggested formulations and lists of suppliers so that the reader will be able to manufacture serviceable materials. Finally, several case-study applications using epoxies are presented.
Keywords	Buildings Epoxy compounds Restoring Wood Methodology Research Historic preservation Case studies
Source Agency	Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation PK Service
NTIS Subject Category	92D - Education, Law, & Humanities 89H - Building Equipment, Furnishings, & Maintenance
Corporate Authors	National Park Service, Washington, DC. Technical Preservation Services Div.; Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	Also pub. as Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service rept. no. HCRS/PUB-1.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198515

Epoxies for Wood Repairs in Historic Buildings.

Epoxies for Wood Repairs in Historic Buildings.
PB85180834

Publication Date	1978
Personal Author	Phillips, M. W.; Selwyn, J. E.
Page Count	88
Abstract	Wood consolidants and patching compounds can permit deteriorated historic woodwork to be conditioned and retained in place rather than being replaced. Such conservation 'in situ' is the philosophical basis for using epoxies in historic preservation projects. The two main types of epoxies discussed in the report are low-viscosity epoxy consolidants that can be soaked into rotted wood in order to restore its solidity; and epoxy pastes for filling holes and cracks in historic woodwork. The three basic objectives of this report are: (1) to present the results of a preliminary research and testing program on epoxy consolidants undertaken by the National Park Service; (2) to teach the reader the basic technology involved in formulating such consolidants and compounds; and (3) to provide suggested formulations and lists of suppliers so that the reader will be able to manufacture serviceable materials. Finally, several case-study applications using epoxies are presented.
Keywords	Buildings Epoxy compounds Restoring Wood Methodology Research Historic preservation Case studies
Source Agency	Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation PK Service
NTIS Subject Category	92D - Education, Law, & Humanities 89H - Building Equipment, Furnishings, & Maintenance
Corporate Authors	National Park Service, Washington, DC. Technical Preservation Services Div.; Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	Also pub. as Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service rept. no. HCRS/PUB-1.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198515