RE: Church of the Ascension or the Second Life of a Wooden Church of the 16th Century
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Hello my friend @storiesoferne! You are right as always - it is a great pleasure for me to see rare and ancient wooden churches. I know that during the construction of wooden churches, "wood impregnation" with special solutions was used. To increase resistance to aggressive weather conditions and temperatures. Plus, the facade of the building is always painted with paint.
But alas, not many sights of wooden architecture have been preserved. I think that the main secret is that the main wooden attractions are periodically restored, which allows them to retain their original appearance for many centuries. Therefore, I am pleasantly surprised to find a well-maintained wooden church away from the city.😊
Exactly! I definitely agree with you, my friend @danny.green. Since time immemorial, preservatives, treatments, and special chemicals have always been added to natural wood to sustain their material lifespan. However, because wood is an immensely precious natural resource, Architects, Engineers, and Scientists have gone to the extremes of inventing engineered or artificial wood, for the sake of saving our planet. 👍
I'm glad that Belarus has been taking valuable measures to maintain their historic wooden monuments. Or else you couldn't have encountered a priceless architectural icon, and feature its awesomeness here. Have an enjoyable week! Best wishes! 😊