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2. Historic Stone Restoration
Depending upon the type of stone, the climate, exposure, orientation,
building use, provision for moisture management, and type of
construction, the causes and manifestations of stone deterioration can
be diverse. As moisture within the wall evaporates from the exterior
face, it leaves behind waterborne salts, which remain on the stone
surface. This characteristic white stain, or efflorescence, is often a
result of rising damp, which occurs when groundwater is drawn up into
the base of the wall.
3. Delamination
Delamination takes place when the
outer surface of the stone splits into
thin layers, which then peel off the
face. Sedimentary stones are naturally
prone to delamination, which occurs
along the bedding planes when the
rock is set perpendicular to the
direction
in which it was originally formed.