MEDIEVAL CEPPALONI CASTLE
(BN)
The castle recovery project is part of a broader project called "Borgo della Creativity", aimed at stimulating the economic and social development of the entire Ceppaloni area. The goal is to transform the castle into a center for research, training, talent attraction, cultural events and business services. The castle will host several institutions, including the ISMEN (International School in Mediterranean Enogastronomy), the first international school of Mediterranean enogastronomy, post-graduate masters in Culture and Creativity Management, a Master in Music Management and a gallery dedicated to creativity. Before the restoration work, the castle was in a state of decay, with evident structural problems. The walls showed total and partial detachments of the plaster, exposing the underlying masonry. This phenomenon was mainly caused by factors such as the mechanical properties of the materials, thermal oscillations and the access of water.
Vulnerability study
service
Location
Ceppaloni (BN)
Client
Municipality of Ceppaloni
Surface area
992.20 m2
Restoration
Type
Status
Accomplished
In some places, partial pulverization of the plaster was also observed, caused by biological agents in addition to the factors previously mentioned. Furthermore, the vaults required extradosal reinforcement to increase their load-bearing capacity and solve problems of connection between the parts, lightening the sides and redistributing the loads. The roofing of the castle was deteriorated, with tiles, roof tiles, tiles and tiles damaged or missing. The gutters and downspouts required replacement or insertion where absent. The restoration interventions addressed these problems in a systematic way. To consolidate the walls, pressure injections of MACFLOW type paste were carried out and profiled iron bars were used to reinforce the architraves of doors and windows. The eroded parts were consolidated with microinjections of acrylic resins and protected with water-repellent acrylic resins. For the consolidation of the vaults, an extradosal reinforcement was implemented, aimed at increasing the load-bearing capacity and solving problems of connection between the parts, lightening the supports and redistributing the loads.
The Restoration of the Medieval Castle of Ceppaloni (BN), constitutes an example of scientific restoration, several specialist laboratories have been placed inside, which reflect the local culture.
The roof covering was removed and replaced, dismantling the large wooden armor of the roof and recovering the reusable material. The second frame with planking was arranged and the recovered tiles were repositioned, integrating them with new material with similar characteristics. Gutters and downspouts were also replaced or inserted where missing. As regards the attics, the floors were removed, together with the underlying screed, up to the boarding. A new chestnut wood plank was inserted, arranged orthogonally to the existing one and connected to it by screws. The double crossed plank was then connected to the load-bearing beams using large screws and steel distribution plates. The beams were sanded, cleaned and, if necessary, replaced. Finally, an electro-welded mesh was laid and a subfloor screed was cast in cement mortar, separated from the wood by waterproof membranes. These restoration interventions aimed at preserving the structural integrity of the castle, improving its safety and functionality in view of its new use as a cultural and training centre.
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