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Steve Taylor
Senior Member
Username: steveatwi
Post Number: 53
Registered: 07-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - 11:51 am: |    |
We have been working with an architect on a library project. Yesterday he asked us to recommend a finish for the bookcases in the rare book room. He's concerned about the finish interacting with the paper and damaging the books.
On the one hand, I've never heard of a problem along these lines, on the other I've lived a sheltered life. Does anyone know anything about this? |
Steven Bruneel, AIA, CSI-CDT, LEED-AP, EDAC
Senior Member
Username: redseca2
Post Number: 365
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - 12:01 pm: | |
You might want to consult with conservation specialists.
http://www.conservation-us.org/
Or a museum department that specializes in rare books and printed items.
http://legionofhonor.famsf.org/legion/collections/achenbach-foundation-graphic-arts |
Wayne Yancey
Senior Member
Username: wayne_yancey
Post Number: 537
Registered: 01-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - 12:12 pm: | |
I think temperature and humidity are more important than finish system. Contact the Library of Congress. |
Dave Metzger
Senior Member
Username: davemetzger
Post Number: 441
Registered: 07-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - 12:24 pm: | |
Many years ago we had specified vitrines and display cases for the Freer Gallery of Art at the Smithsonian. Of concern was not only the finish, but also off-gassing from the casework core material (needed to use MDF that was formaldehyde-free) and adhesives.
You also may want to discuss with a fabricator of high-end cabinetry for museums such as Helmut Guenschel; www.guenschel.com |
Steve Taylor
Senior Member
Username: steveatwi
Post Number: 54
Registered: 07-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - 12:53 pm: | |
Thank you for the good suggestions. I'll follow up on all of these. |
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