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Preservation Techniques
Stone waiting it's turn to be fully uncovered again
Photo by T Nigh
- Some common mistakes in the Cemetery See some of the common mistakes made by teams attempting restoration without training, and mistakes made by cemetery personnel. Things like logging chains, paint, premix in the wrong places, use of shovels improperly, etc.
- Tools of the Trade Click to see some of the tools of the trade used by both Volunteers, and Professionals.
- General Information. Stone Identification, When to move monuments in the Cemetery, etc.
- Tools of the Trade Click to see some of the tools of the trade used by both Volunteers, and Professionals.
- Temporarily uncovering - the first major step We believe that crews working ahead of us are one of the most important aspects of preserving a large cemetery!
- The Steps toward Preservation of Monuments.
- Working with old bases Should I leave old bases in the ground? Should I dig them out and if so what should I do with them? Can they be used again? Should I throw out old bases that have no stone to go with them?
- The Steps toward Preservation of Monuments.