Protective Treatments for Historic Bricks: The Case of The Grand Continental Hotel in Cairo (Egypt)
Abstrak
In this study, three water-based nanostructured protective coatings were tested on bricks from the Grand Continental Hotel in Cairo, partially demolished in 2017. The aim was to identify sustainable conservation strategies for bricks intended for reconstruction. The comparative evaluation, preceded by material characterization using XRF and XRD, included contact angle measurements, colorimetric analysis, and infrared spectroscopy. The coatings were assessed for water repellency and visual impact. Results show that P1, a fluorinated siloxane, ensured good protection without color change and allowed water runoff on inclined surfaces. P2 caused slight darkening, while P3 showed IR issues, excluding it from further use. All coatings, being water-based, are safer for the environment and restorers. This study supports informed product selection and offers a replicable model for sustainable heritage conservation in Egypt.
Topik & Kata Kunci
Penulis (9)
Federica Fernandez
Elvira Nicolini
Roberta Montagno
Ihab Dabouh
Federica Zagarella
Antonella Mamì
Francesco Armetta
Veronica Ciaramitaro
Maria Luisa Saladino
Akses Cepat
- Tahun Terbit
- 2025
- Sumber Database
- DOAJ
- DOI
- 10.4995/loggia.2025.23637
- Akses
- Open Access ✓