Degradation and Conservation of Stone

Over time, stone undergoes alterations caused by several factors such as pollution, humidity, and physical shocks. Identifying these alterations and their causes is a crucial step in determining the most appropriate intervention: substitution, consolidation, or restoration of the affected element.

Program:

• Mechanisms of stone degradation
• Pathologies of stone materials
• Interactions of supports with pollutants
• Diagnostic aid tools
• Treatment of pathologies
• Mechanisms, effects, and in situ tests
• Treatment products and evaluation of treatment effects
• Special techniques
• Desalination of stone materials
• Stripping of filmogenic coatings
• Presentation of case studies

Prerequisites:
Completion of the training “Architectural Heritage – its context, professions, a site” and “Specific Theory – stone.”

Trainer: To be determined.
Dates:
In 2024: November 25-27 (2-202421)
In 2025: December 8-11 (2-202521)
Schedule: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Cost:

• Independents and employees: €75 per day.
• Job seekers: €45 per day (must present an official attestation).
• Primary students: €45 per day (must present a school or training certificate).
• Staff from socio-cultural associations: €75 per day.
• AWaP staff: Free.

Financial aid is available for independents, employees, and job seekers. The cost of training is covered when organized under certain European programs.

A minimum of 5 participants is required for each session.

For more information, visit: https://agencewallonnedupatrimoine.be/formations/degradations-conservation-pierre/