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GRAFFITAGE
Prague, Czech Republic 31ST MAY – 3RD JUNE 2006
Development of a newanti-graffiti system, based on
traditional concepts, preventing
damage of architectural materials
The Problem of Graffiti
Graffiti is a major, increasing danger to Architectural Heritage materials
This problem has a very important social, technical and cultural
dimension, affecting to more than 3.500.000 protected Europeanmonuments
Apart from aesthetic aspects, interactions of graffiti with substrate, as well as cleaning procedures, threaten historical substance
Monuments made of stone, bricks and mortars are menaced by this
problem because very often, porous natural materials were employed
The Problem of Graffiti
Two major kind of coatings are currently being used for protecting surfaces against graffiti:
PERMANENT- Suited for materials of low porosity- Do not fit requirements of porous ancient materials
SACRIFICIAL- Sometimes used in monuments- Not an appropriate solution, since removal procedures can damage substrates
MAIN OBJECTIVEMAIN OBJECTIVE
Design and development of a new anti-graffiti product atlab scale, for further establishment of its suitability forporous ancient materials by appropriate tests
Development of a modern reversible anti-graffiti and waterproofing treatment
specially designed for Cultural Heritage
Establishment of the suitability of the new anti-graffiti system by means of basic lab tests, with regards to currently used commercial systems
OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES Establishment of the durability of ancient materials treatedwith respect to currently used commercial systems, and of proper cleaning procedures; determination of the efficiency ofthe new system
Validation of the new anti-graffiti system on porous substrates of ArchitecturalHeritage, by means of field tests
Elaboration of a knowledge-based guideline regardingstrategies for the protection of Cultural Heritage against graffitiaggressions
NEW ANTI-GRAFFITINEW ANTI-GRAFFITIBased in a totally new formulation made by complexation
of polyampholites with polymeric amines modified by fluorocarbon residues
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF THE NEW SYSTEM
Low surface energy
Permanent under out-door conditions
Reversible to specially designed mild cleaning systems
Permeable to water vapour
Impermeable to liquid water
Transparent and matt
Expected Achievements and
Impact Development of the new protective system appropriate applicationand cleaning methods and tools
Knowledge based decision-making guideline regarding strategiesfor the protection of Cultural Heritage against graffiti aggressions
After further RTD and industrial development when finishing the project, this new protective product could be commercialized mainly by SME’s involved in this market
Important industrial impact, having a strong influence in the market share of variety of industrial sectors
Expected Achievements and
Impact Strong economic and societal impact – contribution to thebenefit of the European society by promoting the adequateconversation of monuments and other Cultural Heritage
Results achieved so farWORKPACKAGE 2005 2006 2007 2008
1. Management XX XX XX X
2. Performance criteria and test procedures definition
XX XX
3. Design of anti-graffiti XX X
4. Characterisation of substrates XX X
5. Anti-graffiti laboratory tests
6. Anti-graffiti cleaning efficiency tests
7. Field tests
8. Knowledge-based guideline for anti-graffiti system
9. Exploitation and dissemination XX XX
CONSORTIUMCONSORTIUM LABEIN – Tecnalia, (Spain) - COORDINATOR
Fraunhofer- IAP (Germany)
ZKPAN (Poland)
BAM (Germany)
BBRI (Belgium)
CISTeC (Italy)
ZAG (Slovenia)
NORTECH (Germany)
Restauraciones Siglo XXI (Spain)
Bilbao City Council (Spain)
Project detailsProject details
Project acronym: GRAFFITAGE
Contract number: 513718
Project coordinator: Isabel Rodríguez-Maribona, LABEIN-Tecnalia
Contact e-mail: isabel@labein.es
Project website: www.graffitage.com
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