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Cave Restoration Techniques

Cave Restoration Techniques. Slow and Steady , Safe and Sure. Aaron Stockton, James Goodbar May 12-16, 2014 Cody, Wyoming . What You Will Learn. Graffiti Removal What – When – How Cleaning Formations Repairing Broken Formations Discussion of Success Stories. Graffiti Removal.

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Cave Restoration Techniques

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  1. Cave Restoration Techniques Slow and Steady , Safe and Sure Aaron Stockton, James Goodbar May 12-16, 2014 Cody, Wyoming

  2. What You Will Learn • Graffiti Removal What – When – How • Cleaning Formations • Repairing Broken Formations • Discussion of Success Stories

  3. Graffiti Removal • What Should be Removed ? • Laws 100 years / 50 years • Document Content, Style, Media • When in Doubt - Leave it. It can always be removed later, after determination

  4. Graffiti RemovalTools and Techniques • Sand Blasters • Scrub Brushes • Nylon or Stainless Steel • Avoid Brass, Steel, or Natural Fiber • Rotary Brushes • Scrub Gently

  5. Graffiti RemovalTools and Techniques • Water Sprayers • Hand-Held Spray Bottles • Garden Sprayers • Bladder Bags • Gravity Feed Systems

  6. Graffiti RemovalTools and Techniques • Where to Get the Water ? • Common Sense Approach • Clean Fresh Water - NO Chemicals • Cave Water From Renewable Sources • Collect Water – Filter & Reuse

  7. Cleaning Formations • Use Clean Water Sources • Capture and Dispose of Runoff • Watch for Biologic, Mineralogic, and Cultural Resources • Use common Sense around Delicate Formations

  8. Mold Removal • Equipment • Ziplock bags • Antimicrobial Wipes • Disposable Gloves • Surgical Masks • Work Gently to avoid spore dispersal

  9. Formation Repair • Ask Questions • Is it a Natural Break? • Do the pieces Fit? • Is it Safe for Workers & other Formations? • Document with Photos and Text • Use Cave-Safe Epoxies • Epon 828 with Versamid • Epi-cure 3234 (TETA) • Use Stainless Steel rods, pins, wire

  10. Buy The BookGo Out and Make It Beautiful

  11. Questions? Text by J. Goodbar – Photos by A. Stockton Modified from 2007 J. Goodbar Presentation

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