Apostle Islands Moisture Mitigation Study

Division of Cultural Resources Management, Midwest Region. 1985. Apostle Islands Moisture Mitigation Study. Historic Structure Report. U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service

The sections of this study provide psychrometer readings, moisture readings, additional observation, and recommendations for moisture mitigation at lighthouse structures on the Apostle Islands. Recommendations are summarized briefly and priority actions are suggested. The appendices describe the ideal measurements, explanations for the recorded results, and damage concerns. Two Preservation Briefs are also included as guidance.

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Published Report
Authors
Division of Cultural Resources Management, Midwest Region
Date of Issue
1985-07-29
Publisher
U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
Units
APIS , MWR
Keywords
drainage, humidity, lighthouse, masonry, mitigation, moisture, mortar, perimeter drain, psychrometry, wood rot
Subjects
CRIS-HS: 017083: Devils Island Light Station Asst Keeper's Quarters , CRIS-HS: 017082: Devils Island Light Station Keeper's Quarters , CRIS-HS: 006371: Michigan Is Light Sta First Tower and Keepers Qrts , CRIS-HS: 006389: Michigan Island Light Station Keeper's Quarters , CRIS-HS: 101140: Outer Island Light Station Keepers Quarters , CRIS-HS: 006376: Outer Island Light Station Light Tower , CRIS-HS: 006390: Raspberry Is Light Stat Lighthse and Keeper's Qtrs , CRIS-HS: 006381: Sand Island Light Station and Keeper's Quarters

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