FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Acuflow Diagnostics works with Historical Plaster Conservation
Services on unique project
Internal Inspection and Restoration of 16 Life Size Statues at Bronx
Community College, New York City
March 1, 2004
AcuFlow Diagnostics was pleased to be selected to participate in this very
unique project.
This project was located at the Gould memorial library, designed by Sanford
White of McKim Mead and White, built in 1897 at the present site of
Bronx Community College, New York.
During planning for an extensive restoration of the coffered ceiling in
the main rotunda it was discovered several statues, located atop a
balustrade, on a mezzanine had come loose from the main base they were mounted
on. The bases consisted of a two tiered platform and the top tier had become
separated from the bottom.
This posed a number of problems, first and foremost was the safety issue,
these were standing approximately 50 feet above the main floor. Second, these
statues formed an integral part of the original design and it was hoped a method
of consolidating the separated joints with minimal intervention could be found.
A 15mm or 3/4" opening was drilled into the base of the statues
allowing a 8.4mm or 3/8" flexible fiber scope, fitted with a small hose and
spray nozzle, to be inserted into base. The joint of the two tiers could be
clearly viewed and through the use of the spray nozzle, attached to a pump, the
internal joint was spray injected with a liquid bonding agent.
The flexible fiber scope combined with the articulation capabilities
allowed the entire joint to be treated from one opening. The joint was first
sprayed with a neutralizer followed by one application of 50% bonding
agent/drying agent followed by 100% bonding agent.
The results were a complete strong adhesion of the two base
sections with minimal restoration required to repair the 3/4" opening.
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For More Information Contact:
AcuFlow Diagnostics
PO Box 1373, Peterborough Ontario Canada K9J 7H6
Tel: 1 800 533 4550
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