Restoration Process

Before restoration. Termite damage previously repaired with wood putty.


After restoration. Damage part replaced with oak and carved with the original design.



Most of the problems were caused by termites. Undetected, they eat most of the inside parts of the wood. Live termites are still seen in some parts of the organ. The greatest damage was done on the very heart of the pipe organ - the Windchest.
Generally made from pine wood, the windchest was severely eaten by termites. Since it is important that each tone channel remain airtight, it is decided that the whole windchest be reconstructed from every detail of craftmanship except for the type of wood used. We decided to use Tangile and treated it with large amount of Solignum. As of the moment, the reconstruction of the windchest is till on going.
Parts of the case were also eaten by termites particularly the parts with soft oak. We have purchased oak wood to reconstruct the damaged parts with the same type of wood.

Windchest heavily damaged by termites.



Reconstructed windchest. All woodjoints in traditional carpentry method.


Replacing a damaged mechanical parts of the organ.