Successful wall drying on a historical building in Salzburg, Austria with the help of AQUAPOL technology

Historical buildings like the historic mill “Fuchsmuehle” in Anthering (Salzburg, Austria) stand witness to history. It is one of the last mills in Europe still to use a regrinding technique. However, it was affected by moisture in the masonry like many historical buildings.

With the help of the environmentally friendly and sustainable Aquapol technology, this problem can be eliminated. Manfred and Katharina Luginger have been running the Fuchsmuehle for over 20 years. They took over the mill from the family and offer their products directly from here. In addition to the self-milled flour, customers can also purchase other regional products.

The mill records date back to 1638, but a mill has stood on the site for even longer. It was renovated in 1938 and at the time, was one of the most modern mills in the Salzburg region. Even today, nothing much has changed; the grains are ground with a pneumatically powered system using the water from a brook.

Natural dehumidification of the walls

It is not only past centuries that have left their mark on the historic building, but so has moisture. The ground was always damp, especially when the weather turned. “We also had a lot of trouble with grain weevils, which was caused by the humid indoor climate” says Manfred Luginger. Today, everything is much better as a result of the Aquapol system for sustainable wall dehumidification that was installed in 2011.

Simple, electric-free operation

The drying out progress was documented in conformity with TUEV and continuously monitored. The dry handover took place in 2017. It is clear to see how happy the owners are: The musty smell has disappeared, they had far fewer pests, and it was a much more pleasant interior environment. There is no expiry date for using the Aquapol equipment – it will always work.

Further information, product and legal notes can be found in our Aquapol literature and on the website www.aquapol-international.com.

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Aquapol professionally removes rising soil moisture in masonry and has been doing so for over 30 years. The company’s headquarters are in Austria. This is where constant research and the development of environmentally friendly technology and optimization of new products take place.