Quartiere Pianello
Save San Pietro Montalcino Tuscany
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Quartiere Pianello Save San Pietro Montalcino Tuscany |
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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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