La Scala Exterior Restorations: Stone and Mortar

Cleaning is interpretation. Mortar color, grain, and lime content carry a philosophy of repair.

🧪 Materials

• Mortars: Lime-rich for compatibility; avoid cement hardness.
• Stone: Gentle micro-abrasion techniques keep surface history.

Restoration should be legible but not loud.

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🧭 Methods & Ethics

• Least‑invasive: Preserve material memory.
• Reversibility: Avoid irreversible binds.

📊 Mortar Logic

❓ FAQ

• Why avoid cement? It’s too hard, risks cracking.
• Is patina kept? Yes—history is valuable.

✅ Key Takeaways

• Restoration is interpretive craft.
• Materials must agree with history.