A Survey of Historic Galleries in the Area of the Prague Castle

Abstract

The paper deals with the historical and structural survey of house “At the Three Axis” and drainage and ventilation systems discovered in the Prague Castle area. Failures and deterioration processes of these historical structures are described. The important achievements of in-situ inspection and laboratory analysis are presented, interventions and maintenance of systems proposed.

Reconstruction of the Monastery Next to the Prague Castle

“…• to fully respect and rehabilitate the original historical moisture proofing methods based on the ventilation of moist air from the structures, while assessing their options in relation to the existing use of the building. The results of applying these methods will take effect in the long term and require careful maintenance [3].…”

“…grouting, waterproofing sealants etc.). This method is fast, the results will come immediately after application, but this is an irreversible action on the historic building [3].…”

Rehabilitation of Historical Drainage and Ventilation System in the Prague Castle Area

“…3). Chemical analysis of building materials has indicated high nitrate content -the residue of sewage in the walls [4]. High moisture of masonry causing its degradation was the result of interaction between multiple negative effects [2] listed below:…”