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Renovation of the Bartholomäuskirche: historical plaster is being modernized!
In Kirchensittenbach, the interior renovation of the Bartholomäuskirche begins in order to repair damage to the plaster and preserve the church.
Renovation of the Bartholomäuskirche: historical plaster is being modernized!
In the parish of Kirchensittenbach, the Bartholomew Church is in urgent need of renovation. Damage to the plaster of the church, which was built into the hillside in 1591, makes extensive interior renovation necessary. The focus so far has been primarily on drainage measures. Now the focus is on renewing the interior, which consists of a number of challenges. The renovation is expected to be completed by the end of the year, but the parish is severely limited financially and has not yet reached its fundraising goal. The appeal for donations is therefore even more important in order to realize the restoration. Anyone interested can access the Kirchensittenbach parish donation account: DE19 7606 1482 0000 4150 30 at Raiffeisenbank Nürnberger Land. How N-Land reports, however, the timeline for completion is subject to possible additional challenges.
A central part of the renovation is the removal of the damp plaster, which is to be replaced with a special renovation plaster. N-Land informs that the Nuremberg restorer Adalbert Wiech suggests the use of heating coils. These heating coils are intended to temper the interior walls and prevent warm, moist outside air from hitting the cold walls, which can prevent damage. The planned application involves several layers: an open-pore plaster is applied, followed by a coat of lime paint in up to five layers.
Renovation and historical details
The renovation work so far has shown that deeper cuts in the plaster are necessary in order not to damage the underlying wall structure. This attention to detail is critical to maintaining the integrity of the historic church. The restorer emphasizes the importance of the materials and techniques specific to the preservation of such ancient structures.
Parallels to the Bartholomäuskirche in Lütgendortmund show the diversity and importance of historic churches in Germany. Built in 1834, the Bartholomew Church is the only classical religious building in the city. The original 12th century church was replaced by a new building, redesigned by the well-known architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel. Photo community describes that modern elements were integrated into the new equipment and interior to meet the requirements of today's church services.