Effects of acid pigeon excreta on building conservation

Spennemann, D H R; Pike, M and Watson, M J (2017) Effects of acid pigeon excreta on building conservation. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(1), pp. 2-15.

Abstract

This study reviews the impact of acid pigeon excreta on building conservation showing that the urban food scraps-derived diets produce more acidic excreta than the more natural diets such as seeds and resulting potential decay of masonry.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: pollution; biogenic decay; structural decay; urban environment
Date Deposited: 11 Apr 2025 15:59
Last Modified: 11 Apr 2025 15:59