Spotlightling the "Linkedin" Group "Gravestone & Monument Preservation"

If you are a member of "Linkedin" and wish to join a group whose focus is centered on gravestone and monument preservation, then I feel you would enjoy and find worthwhile the topics and discussions offered by the "Gravestone & Monument Preservation" Group.  

Jonathan Appell is the group's administrator and moderator.  Jonathan is a nationally known conservator who conducts hands-on gravestone preservation workshops across the country.

  

The group's current topic is:

"Stone Consolidation- What is your opinion? Can the stone decay process be stopped or at least slowed down by the application of chemical treatments?"

Stone Consolidating Materials
A Status Report http://cool.conservation-us.org/byauth/clifton/stone/

When it comes to preserving our ancestors' gravestones that are in various conditions of deterioration, we have to be careful.  Being as informed as we can will help keep us from making permanent mistakes that affect the condition and longevity of the very gravemarkers we are trying to protect.  

Happy Labor Day & Sharing This Update about the Product D2

First, I would like to wish everyone a Safe and Happy Labor Day today!  

Labor Day is a day set aside to honor all those who labor obviously.  So, to learn more about the history of Labor Day click on the title which links to the  U. S. Department of Labor's website where you can read a chronolocgial account of how this national holiday got started.  There certainly are some fascinating historical facts to ponder as we prepare to enjoy our activities in the company of friends and family.

On the subject of "Labor" today, I would also like to share this information provided by Mr. Jonathan Appell, particularly with those whose work is focused on gravestone restoration.  His comments are posted under the category of "Gravestone and Monument Preservation" on the website:  "linkedin."

"There has been some recent confusion about the status of the product D2 Biological Cleaning Solution. After a minor issue with bottling it is now available at the following locations.

I do not normally like to endorse specific products, but D2 is unique. It has performed very favorably with the testing conducted by the NCPTT, and I have employed it in my workshops and projects for many years."

***LimeWorks.us Milford Square, PA 215-536-6706 http://www.limeworks.us/

Granite City Tool Company | Barre, VT | 800-451-4570 | http://www.granitecitytoolvt.com

Granite City Tool Company, Inc. | Waite Park, MN | 800-328-7094 | http://www.granitecitytool.com

Cemetery Preservation Supply LLC Dallas, TX : 214 926-4175 http://www.gravestonecleaner.com/contact-us-3/

Bicknell Supply - Elberton, Georgia 800-241-7105 http://www.bicknellsupply.com/

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*** From "SaveAGrave" (saveagrave.net):

 "I am working with limeworks.us to give my readers a discount. If you order from Limeworks.us at you check out screen you will see a place to put "saveagrave" in as a coupon code. This will give you 3% off."

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Thank you Jonathan for this update.  

And, thank you 'saveagrave.net' for the additional information about your discount offered on limeworks.us

"Headstone Cleaning Project Description" from the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Click on title to read a report from the website of the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs (or click on the department name here) regarding a headstone cleaning project that began in 2004 at five VA cemeteries.  

It is interesting to read the results of the headstone cleaning project which includes an update report completed in January of 2010.  

I encourage anyone who is embarking on cleaning headstones to please read as much as you can from reliable internet sources to ensure you are not doing more harm than good to a marker, monument or any gravestone.

Listed below are, in my opinion, among the most respected resources for information on the subject of gravestone preservation:  

The Association for Gravestone Studies

"Jonathan Appell - Monuments Conservator"

Also, from Mr. Jonathan Appell:

"Gravestone Preservation"

"Contact Us"

"This site is owned and operated by:
Jonathan Appell
tel: (860) 558-2785"
info@GravestonePreservation.info

 

"Limelighting Historic Gravestone Conservation with Jon Appell"

Rather than 'spotlighting' on this blog, today we'll be 'limelighting' the cemetery preservation blog 'limeWorks.us' by Jon Appell.

"Limelight on Jon Appell and his work in historic gravestone conservation. Jon travels across the US presenting lectures and trainings on proper gravestone conservation."

There will be a permanent link to Jon's "limeWorks.us" blog here so we can keep up to date with him.

 So, relax and enjoy Jon's blog and watch his YouTube Video!