Moreover, several wood defects like knots and ring shake were identified

Moreover, several wood defects like knots and ring shake were identified

Sopra fact, summer sultriness is particularly high during August con South Italy

As referred con the sostrato section, the carefully sopra situ observation of the Altar Machine allowed detect several damages on the wood elements like cracks, deformations, surface detachments and scratches, dust layers, colour modifications, and many holes caused by the insects. Wood deterioration was due sicuro the manufacturing process, puro the Altar Machine usage, and preciso the microclimate con the apsidal distretto of the church. The numerous galleries produced by the xylophagous insects weakened the wood, making the substitution of elements or the introduction of plugs necessary.Continue reading