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

Thank you very Thank you very much for your attention.much for your attention.