Identificación y solución de las principales patologías presentes en estructuras de madera de edificaciones patrimoniales, localizadas en el Centro histórico de Cuenca - Ecuador

Abstract

Since Cuenca was declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the responsibility for conserving it has taken a great importance in the institutions in charge of protecting it. The high presence of wood in buildings with architectural value, deserves special attention, especially in the actions taken in its rehabilitation. The present work presents a methodological proposal for the diagnosis and intervention of pathologies identified as recurrent, in 15 heritage buildings located in the historical center of the city. The study is aimed at constructions with structure and finishes in wood and their vulnerability to both biotic and abiotic attacks. In addition, the methodology may serve other similar properties, which regulate the processes and guarantee interventions in the built heritage.