by Sholeen Sanker | Jun 27, 2014 | ETHER Conservation, Tips and Tricks
Week 25: All boxes used to store items should be pH balanced, acid free and lignin free. Rationale: Boxes made to these specification have a better preservation, last longer and so not release harmful chemicals as time progresses. Recommendation: Check the pH balance...
by Sholeen Sanker | Jun 17, 2014 | ETHER Conservation, Tips and Tricks
Week 24: Seal and black out windows and unused doors in the storage locations. Rationale: This will prevent harmful ultra violent(UV) light from entering the storage location, as well as to improve additional security.
by Sholeen Sanker | Jun 2, 2014 | Tips and Tricks
Week 23: No water pipes (besides sprinklers) should run along any surface of the storage location. Rationale: The potential for water damage is greater and could possibly lead to dampness, change in environmental conditions, and to mould and mildew growth in the...
by Sholeen Sanker | Jun 2, 2014 | Tips and Tricks
Week 22: No Wooden Shelving Rationale: Wood products are not recommended due to off gassing. Primarily acids from wood and formaldehyde from adhesives. Oak wood is especially acidic. Recommendation: Steel shelving with suit epoxy coating that do not off gas. Shelving...
by Sholeen Sanker | May 16, 2014 | ETHER Conservation
This page is dedicated to providing simple and easy information that will be beneficial to the storage of artefacts, storage locations, archives, libraries and other heritage institutions. A new tip will be posted at the beginning of each week. you are welcome to...
by Sholeen Sanker | Apr 25, 2014 | ETHER Conservation
Product Spotlight is a mailing produced by ETHER Conservation that will be sent out twice a month. These Product Spotlight mailings will highlight conservation and preservation products that are made available through The ETHER Initiative. These products are supplied...
