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The Sculptors Lexicon

Freezing

In stone, freezing damage occurs when water within pores and fissures freezes, expands, and repeatedly stresses the material.

Short Definition

In stone, freezing damage occurs when water within pores and fissures freezes, expands, and repeatedly stresses the material.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Language Origin

English

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Techniques

In stone, freezing damage occurs when water within pores and fissures freezes, expands, and repeatedly stresses the material. Frost resistance is therefore an important consideration when selecting stone and orienting outdoor sculpture, especially in porous or laminated materials.