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| Architectural Conservators and Archtectural Conservation Testing Laboratory Services |
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| Lab Analysis |
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ArconTEST provides services related to the investigation and analysis of historic buildings
and component materials, including masonry, brickwork, paints and other finishes, metals,
and woods. Our laboratory is equipped to carry out the following services:
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- paint analysis - layer and colour identification
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- colour matching to the Munsell system of colour notation
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- preparation and microscopic examination of sample cross-sections
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- testing and evaluation of historic and precast concrete
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- sourcing, testing and evaluation of building stone
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- analysis of historic mortar and plaster
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- testing and development of cementitious grouts
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