artwork damage: Be Careful Putting Fine Art On Exterior Walls - 12/20/10 12:36 AM
I have heard for some time that fine art can be damaged by temperature variances on exterior walls.  And think about it.  Your art is essentially providing a thermal break between the warmer air inside your house and the very cold temps outdoors.
But we have insulation!  Yes, you probably do.  And it might be well placed and sufficient.  But a thermal break is just that and moisture can develop.
Case in point.  The bottom of this image is the warm bed frame in a master bedroom.
On the wall above the bed was hanging a large mirror.  Cooler temperatures are … (31 comments)

 
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