Condensation on ancient stained glass windows and efficiency of protective glazing systems: Two French case studies, Sainte-Chapelle (Paris) and Saint-Urbain Basilica (Troyes)

Journal of Cultural Heritage

Volumn 7, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 71-78

  Bernardi, Adriana ^a   Becherini, Francesca ^a   Bassato, Giuseppe ^b   Bellio, Maura ^b  

^a CNR   (Italy)

^b TECNO PENTA   (Italy)

Author keywords

Condensation on a surface; Conservation of cultural heritage; Microclimate; Technological devices for the detection of condensation; Weathering of stained glass windows

Indexed keywords

EID: 33644961042     PISSN: 12962074     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.culher.2005.10.007     Document Type: Article

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