New Volume Advances Granite Conservation for Historic Structures Worldwide

A groundbreaking new publication, Conservation of Granite in Cultural Heritage offers the first comprehensive guide dedicated to the preservation of granite in historic architecture and monuments.

This essential volume provides a holistic perspective that addresses the needs of conservation professionals while grounding its guidance in rigorous scientific research.

Granite, widely used in culturally significant buildings and monuments, presents unique conservation challenges—especially as environmental exposure and human activity accelerate its deterioration. This volume begins with a clear introduction to granitic rocks and their natural weathering processes, then explores the complex issues that arise when granite is extracted from quarries and incorporated into built heritage.

Bridging scholarly research and field-based practice, the book synthesizes decades of literature on granite decay with current conservation methodologies. It offers practical, actionable strategies for diagnosing and treating deterioration, supported by real-world case studies that illustrate both challenges and solutions. These case studies also help foster a shared language between conservation scientists and practitioners, encouraging collaboration and mutual understanding.

Designed to serve as both a reference and a manual, Conservation of Granite in Cultural Heritage (Getty Conservation Institute, $75) is an indispensable resource for conservation scientists, restorers, architects, and students seeking to implement effective and sustainable preservation strategies.