IS 8759 : 2024 Maintenance and Preservation of Stone in Buildings - Code of Practice

1 SCOPE

1.1 This standard lays down the practice for maintenance and preservation of stones in buildings. It is noted that the provisions of this code are applicable to regular buildings, whereas heritage structures and buildings of historical importance will require a more systematic and careful approach adopting scientific investigations to characterize the existing surface and identifying the root cause of material distress, and in selection of the maintenance or preservation technique that does not compromise the historical value of the surface and building.

1.2 This standard lays down the recommendations for maintenance and preservation of stones in buildings. All of the materials, procedures, and principles are suitable for restoration of historic and non-historic structures unless mentioned specifically.

1.3 Preservation methods are the same as preventive maintenance.

1.4 This standard does not address repair or restoration of the stones, although some of the procedures may be suitable for them.