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Climate Change and the Testing of Complex Moisture Regimes in Building Stone: Preliminary Observations on Possible Strategies

Patterns of moisture movement within stone used in construction are likely to be significantly altered and to increase in complexity due to changing climate conditions. This paper discusses new combinations of moisture sensors, sensitive to both wetting and drying at various depths, to quantify moisture for building construction and maintenance purposes.

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