Moisture in Heritage Buildings. Part I: A New Work Methodology for Diagnosis

摘要

This research work intends to establish a methodology for diagnosing a type of moisture usually known as #x201C;ascendant capillarity moisture#x201D;. When this problem hits ancient buildings (Heritage buildings), the constructional solutions often adopted in rehabilitation or restoration projects do not satisfy the expectation of professionals which lead to their bewilderment. This fact is due to the lack of accuracy in the diagnosis.