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     [ee—di—kyool]

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(Latin. Noun. Of micro architecture. Lit. Little building)

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MOSS AND LICHEN REMOVAL

Limestone Plinth

stone plinth beforestone plinth after moss and lichen removal

Before

After

NOTES: After removal, a biocide application would be sensible to kill any microscopic spores either remaining or dormant. Notice the fissure caused by the moss. Moss will retain moisture and stop the stone from ever fully drying. As the moisture freezes it expands, cue fissures.