Quartiere Pianello

Save San Pietro Montalcino Tuscany

 

 

The Project nears completion:

November 2009:

 

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The restoration to save the ancient structure, was handled by knowledgeable and expert engineers. The initial work, immediate  intervention on the roof, demolition of the existing roof, which was 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 has been successfully carried out.

The interior also required urgent intervention to the brick vault repairing extensive damage and cracks. Many areas of the vault were sagging dangerously, caused by the infiltration of rain water. The vault needed reinforcing. This work has been completed.

Another intervention which required expert attention was the elimination of humidity. Because of veins and hair line cracks, the walls were impregnated with water, and like a sponge absorbing and retaining water. This work has been completed.

Dampness had damaged the high altar, as well as the two lateral altars. These altars  constitute a precious historical and artistic element of the church. An innovative and technical intervention 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, has been completed. Work on the two lateral altars is in progress along with the art work.

 

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RESTORATION PROJECT

PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND COSTS

YOUR DONATION YOUR REWARD

DONATIONS RECEIVED TO DATE

PHOTO GALLERY

WHAT IS QUARTIERE PIANELLO

ABOUT THE CHURCH OF SAN PIETRO

COMPANIONS OF SAN PIETRO

ART OF VENTURA SALIMBENI

SALIMBENI'S SPUTNIK POSTER

PROGRESS REPORT

CONTACTS, LINKS AND GUIDED WALK PIANELLO