For The Choice of Impregnated Wood Resistant to Biological Effects in Cultural Heritage Preservation: A Methodological Approach

Authors : Habibe Öztürk, Z Sevgen Perker

Pages : 1-15

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Publication Date : 2024-11-25

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In order to preserve the architectural heritage and pass it on to future generations, it is essential to ensure the longevity of the building materials that make up the heritage. Wood, one of the primary building materials of the architectural heritage, deteriorates for various reasons, and biological problems are a significant part of these reasons. Different biological organisms use wood to meet their needs for food and living space. For this reason, it is essential to find solutions to biologically related problems so that the wooden material can have a long life. The most commonly used process for preserving wooden materials is impregnation. The impregnation process can be applied with different preservatives and methods for various purposes. For this reason, architects who carry out conservation applications must evaluate the negative factors the wooden material will face regarding structure and detail, focus on specific performances, and choose materials accordingly. In this context, this research aims to analyze impregnation research focusing on the biological resistance of wooden materials and to guide architects who practice preservation. Within the scope of the research, six articles on the subject in the Dergipark database were analyzed in terms of their content. As a result, the research presented a biological resistance-oriented framework that will systematize architects\' impregnated wood selection processes in cultural heritage protection.
Keywords : Architecture, Biological Resistance, Building Material, Impregnation, Wood