Workers repair crumbling stone details on Capitol Dome
A team of Architect of the Capitol workers is reversing the damage done to historic artwork and architectural features on the Capitol Dome.
High-pressure power washing is destructive to stone, as it removes top layers on the face of the rock and allows water to penetrate further into the stone. Preferred methods include steam, low-pressure warm water, low-pressure micro-abrasion and laser cleaning, alone or in combination with detergents and other cleaning agents.
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