<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The main building material in the past was stone. Geological composition influenced the choice and type of building stone, which was used for the construction of the buildings. In eastern Slovakia sandstone was used in large quantities for its good compressive properties, good workability and aesthetic appearance. Sandstones were used for decorative but mainly construction purposes. The most common problem in historical stone structures is missing waterproofing insulation. Transmission and storage parameters of heat and water of historical materials are needed to assess the moisture condition of buildings and to correctly design measures. In this article are presented researches of sandstones properties abroad and locations of selected sandstones of eastern Slovakia, which were used for construction of historical buildings.</p></abstract>

The main building material in the past was stone. Geological composition influenced the choice and type of building stone, which was used for the construction of the buildings. In eastern Slovakia sandstone was used in large quantities for its good compressive properties, good workability and aesthetic appearance. Sandstones were used for decorative but mainly construction purposes. The most common problem in historical stone structures is missing waterproofing insulation. Transmission and storage parameters of heat and water of historical materials are needed to assess the moisture condition of buildings and to correctly design measures. In this article are presented researches of sandstones properties abroad and locations of selected sandstones of eastern Slovakia, which were used for construction of historical buildings.

Characterization of sandstones of eastern Slovakia

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The main building material in the past was stone. Geological composition influenced the choice and type of building stone, which was used for the construction...

Characterization of sandstones of eastern Slovakia

Published Online: Apr 30, 2020

Page range: 19 - 30

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/sspjce-2019-0014

Keywords
historical building, sandstone, hygrothermal properties, water absorption coefficient

© 2019 Pavol Jaroš et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Characterization of sandstones of eastern Slovakia

Published Online: Apr 30, 2020

Page range: 19 - 30

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/sspjce-2019-0014

Keywordshistorical building, sandstone, hygrothermal properties, water absorption coefficient

© 2019 Pavol Jaroš et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
historical building, sandstone, hygrothermal properties, water absorption coefficient