Arnold Wood Conservation, LLC (AWC) began working with the Mission San Juan Capistrano in the Spring of 2005. AWC is providing a condition assessment and consultation for the conservation and cosmetic restoration of the 20 poly-chromed wood beams and corbels - some from the 1920's restoration and some 19th century originals - in the Serra Chapel at the Mission San Juan Capistrano in southern California. The overall goal of the project is to provide the Mission with a framework of ideas for battling termites and repairing the damaged wood. AWC conducted the assessment in conjunction with
In the beautiful climate of the Mission in southern California, almost any species of wood-destroying insect can thrive.
Typical wood beam and corbel is likely from the 1920's restoration.
Evidence of termite activity on wall over the ornate pulpit cap in the Serra Chapel
Anobiid powderpost beetle damage. These exit holes are in a painted corbel
