Spain · Architecture craft; Supplement record; Galician heritage
Hórreo Galego — Lectura Estrutural
A supplement record documenting the complete structural reading and quality assessment of a historic hórreo galego — the complete sequence of assessments performed by the canteiro before beginning any restoration work. This record complements the hórreo construction record (CRAFT-1088) by documenting the diagnostic approach to an existing hórreo: foundation assessment; pégolo vertical plumb reading; cap overhang geometry check; platform floor level reading; slat wall ventilation assessment; and roof water-tightness assessment. Together CRAFT-1088 and CRAFT-1105 document the full hórreo knowledge system.
Risk level: Vulnerable · Same as CRAFT-1088
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