Epoxies for Wood Repairs in Historic Buildings
Philips MW, Selwyn JE, Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation. 1978. Epoxies for Wood Repairs in Historic Buildings. Historic Structure Guidance Documents. U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Technical Preservation Services Division. Washington, DC
This preliminary report, “Epoxies for Wood Repairs in Historic Buildings,” was prepared under contract with the Consulting Services Group, Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities. Part 1: Chemistry and Technology has three objectives: 1) to present the results of a preliminary research and testing program on epoxy consolidants and patching compounds for woodwork carried out under contract with the National Park Service; 2) to teach the reader the basic technology involved in formulating epoxy consolidants and patching compounds; and 3) to provide suggested formulations and lists of suppliers, so that the reader will be able to manufacture serviceable materials. Part 2: Case Studies supplements the technical information in Part 1 and contains information on the essential aspects of formulating and applying epoxy consolidates and wood patching compounds, as well as a discussion of the advantages, disadvantages, and appropriateness of these methods of wood repair for historic buildings. To meet the Secretary’s responsibilities, the Technical Preservation Services Division, Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation, Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service, is preparing a series of publications on the technical aspects of historic preservation for use by administrators, architects, and others at the Federal, State, and local levels involved with the preservation and maintenance of cultural resources. This report was one of those publications.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Philips, Morgan; Selwyn, Judith; Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation
- Date of Issue
- 1978
- Publisher
- U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Technical Preservation Services Division
- Units
- CRPS
- Keywords
- adhesives, epoxy wood repair, material study, patching, TPS