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Tag: restoration

03Oct

How has heritage conservation evolved?

Posted by mrymnnon October 3, 2023October 3, 2023in Technical articles
Image of technicians in high-vis vests inspecting heritage wall.

Article by Mark Milevski While many heritage conservation practices have remained consistent over the past 20 years, there are some key areas where the industry and governing bodies have learnt smarter ways. And with new knowledge and understanding, clients and…

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29Jul

Case study: Moonta Mines National Heritage Project

Posted by mrymnnon July 29, 2022November 10, 2023in Case studies
Moonta Mines, Stone Initiatives

The vital role of mortar analysis in heritage restoration Just a couple of decades ago it was common for heritage structures to be restored with cement. The mindset tended to be along the lines of “chuck some cement in, make…

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