Mots-clés
floods / flood control / flood damage / climate change / prevention / historic buildings / masonry / plaster / dehumidification / convection drying / prevention of deterioration / risk preparedness / structural damage / conservation measures / conservation of cultural heritage / deterioration / effects of deterioration / investigations / vernacular architecture / timbers
Résumé en anglais
"This article addresses the ways in which Scotland has contended with flooding over time. It specifically examines how buildings can protected from flooding in response to climate change predictions for an increase in flooding. It also suggests solutions to mitigate flooding. "
Source: Historic Scotland