Who won: Cleaning and maintenance of war memorial

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To complete a clean and maintenance to the Grade II listed memorial. The proposed cleaning method has been selected based on a detailed analysis of the memorial's materials and the types of soiling present. The cleaning will involve Low-pressure Steam Cleaning (DOFF style) using the 150 degree temperature of the steam to remove soiling, not high pressure, so no damage to the stone (removes algae, organic growth, paint etc). This method is chemical free and environmentally friendly, non-toxic and non-hazardous, causing no damage to the surface being cleaned. Additional compounds may be used to aid cleaning. Historic England and War Memorials Trust, have authorised this method of cleaning previously, depending upon the cleaning requirements. All pointing required on the memorial is undertaken using Lime Mortar, this is also usually supported by both Historic England and War Memorials Trust. The proposed cleaning is designed to have minimal impact on the heritage values of the memorial: • Respect for Original Materials: Careful selection of cleaning methods ensures no harm to the original stonework and inscriptions. • Reversibility: The cleaning process is non-invasive and

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