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Quartiere Pianello Save San Pietro Montalcino Tuscany |
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Here is a description of our project. Restoration
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The
Project: The
restoration, vital to save the architecture of this structure, must be
handled by knowledgeable and expert engineers. Logically, the initial
work, as a matter of emergency, is for immediate
intervention on the roof with first the demolition of the existing
roof, which is collapsing and beyond repair, substitution of rotted beams
and rafters, laying a layer of pre stressed concrete, castings to relieve
the burden on the slope of the roof and bracing the whole structure with
terracotta tiles, lightening the entire structure. Replacement of all
roofing distribution channels, roof gutters and down pipes. The
interior needs urgent intervention, especially on the brick vault to
repair extensive damage and cracks which are very worrying. Many areas of
the vault are sagging dangerously, caused by the infiltration of rain
water. The vault will need reinforcing. Another
intervention which will require expert attention is the elimination of
humidity. Evidently, because of veins and hair line cracks, we can see
that the walls are impregnated with water, and like a sponge are absorbing
and retaining water. The damage by water and humidity is visibly creeping
along the walls. In
particular the dampness has damaged the high altar, as well as the two
lateral altars. These altars constitute
a precious historical and artistic element of the church and it is
absolutely dangerous to delay any longer. An innovative and technical
intervention is urgent from persons highly qualified, not only for
thorough cleaning and removal of centuries of deposits on the surface, but
also for cohesion and stabilisation the altars, clamping the marble slabs
on the high altar and hydraulic injection of lime and resin, filling where
needed. A part of the high altar will need to be re constructed because
the marble has been compromised by humidity. Today,
as a result of technical research in this specialised field, there are
resins which form a barrier against humidity and rising damp which will
need to be used. Other
interventions on the exterior include the plugging and filling of cavities
used by nesting pigeons and the positioning of grates near distribution
water channels, gutters and down pipes. The
base of the bell tower appears to be crumbling and the twin bells appear
to be supported only by the pivot pins. The bell tower needs urgent work
and replacement of pivot pins. So
far as electrical work is concerned, the engineers must provide for
regulation lightening conductors and renew the complete interior and
exterior electrical system according to laws in force. Naturally, the new
lighting system must be executed in a manner to exalt the valuable and
beautiful art works by Ventura Salimbeni, and the valuable organs, which
also require restoration by craftsmen of great skill. The
estimated cost, for the above structural work which must be engineered in
a scientific and exact manner is attached. Il
Tecnico Arch. Marco Matteucci.
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