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Restoration of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Karachi

Overview Background: Saint Patrick’s Cathedral was built in 1845 using natural stone. With time the heritage building has experienced weathering and degradation, particularly along the plinth of the building. Ground moisture was identified as the main cause of degradation and weathering of the natural stone structure. Problem: As part of preservation and restoration work, a …