{"id":749,"date":"2017-10-13T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-10-13T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/index.php\/2006\/11\/02\/damaging-elements-to-framed-documents-and-artwork\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T10:41:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T15:41:29","slug":"damaging-elements-to-framed-documents-and-artwork","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/damaging-elements-to-framed-documents-and-artwork\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Framed Artwork from Damage"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"749\" class=\"elementor elementor-749\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-171faeb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"171faeb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-27e180b\" data-id=\"27e180b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57f2f61 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57f2f61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Did you know that your framed document is vulnerable to fading, mildew, and disintegration from many different sources? That\u2019s why it is essential that you protect framed artwork and documents from the get-go to prevent irreparable damage. In this guide, we explore descriptions of some of the most pervasive causes of deterioration, which include moisture, insects, acids, and light. And we&#8217;ll uncover the best ways to prevent mold growth and water damaged documents.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8aeaabe elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8aeaabe\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a1e9c7b\" data-id=\"a1e9c7b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cccad97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cccad97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/2-1024x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-15838\" alt=\"woman painting artwork\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/2-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/2-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-42a4b34 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"42a4b34\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6c6ba28\" data-id=\"6c6ba28\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87eda13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87eda13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Moisture Damage<\/strong><\/h2><p>Any framed document or piece of work is vulnerable to damage if moisture from the air is absorbed into porous materials like paper. This exposure can warp the paper and encourage mold growth. A mild effect of moisture damage is cockling, which causes a sheet of paper to expand more in one direction than another. This will create a wavy appearance of organic matter inside the frame rather than lying flat.<\/p><p>If the effects are not severe and not detracting from the piece, conservators recommend leaving the artwork or recycled paper document alone rather than stretching or mounting the piece. Artwork will change according to the weather, both indoors and outdoors. It can cause paper to appear wavy in hot, humid months and more flat at cooler times during the year. That&#8217;s why stretching the art could ultimately damage the piece more than letting the paper react naturally.<\/p><p>Humidity is a large factor in moisture damage. When humidity is high, it may cause chemicals and acids within the paper to break down, making the paper weak and brittle; the higher the humidity, the faster the process. Humidity is also responsible for why mold grows. This exposure to molds and types of fungi can attract insects.<\/p><p>Mildew is the beginning stage of mold growth and is typically smelled before it\u2019s seen. Once it matures into the mold fungus, it appears as green or black mold. These mold problems attack by digesting the cellulose fibers within the paper, breaking it down and leaving stains. To treat mold, take the piece out of the humid environment to dry out. This will not kill the mold spores but will help with controlling moisture and stop further growth. To kill the spores, the document must be fumigated by a\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.conservation-us.org\/membership\/find-a-conservator#.V_J9CuArIdU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">professional conservator<\/a>.<\/p><p>The best way to avoid damage from moisture is to keep artwork in a well-ventilated area away from humidity. It&#8217;s best to check ceiling tiles and building materials to ensure there are no water leaks. This prevention will also help residents avoid an allergic reaction to mold spores. It\u2019s recommended that humidity be kept below 60% in the frame, and this constant temperature can be kept by running an air conditioner, fan, or dehumidifier.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6caccbf4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6caccbf4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-67b718a1\" data-id=\"67b718a1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9c2ead elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e9c2ead\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/3-1024x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-15839\" alt=\"book with insect damage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/3-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/3-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/3-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/3-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/3.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b1ec1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b1ec1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><h2><strong style=\"font-size: 2rem;\">Insect Damage<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div><p>There are many insects that can destroy artwork. The most common culprits include silverfish, book lice, wood worms, termites, and cockroaches. Insect attacks may go unnoticed until there is extensive damage or a complete infestation. Damage caused by insects will appear as holes in the paper or stains left by the insects&#8217; excrement. <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">For homeowners in South Carolina and North Carolina, partnering with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarkspest.com\/\">Clark\u2019s Termite &amp; Pest Control<\/a> for an inspection and preventative treatment can reduce indoor pest pressure\u2014helping protect frame materials and the valuable documents and artwork displayed in your home or office. <\/span>If an infestation has occurred, the artwork must be brought to a professional conservator or be treated by a certified exterminator.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Different insects will affect artwork in different ways. Silverfish feed on starch, cellulose, and bleached wood pulp paper. They will completely destroy and devour documents. Book lice live in damp areas and feed on mold, starch, organic glues, cloth, silk, and leather. Woodworms and termites will both eat through wood and paper, however, woodworms will tunnel through the artwork for up to five years. Finally, cockroaches will cause mainly surface damage to paper, fabric, and adhesives that contain sugar.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div><h2><strong>Acid Damage<\/strong><\/h2><p>Acids are found in certain matboards and in paper itself. Over time, they will eat away at the cellulose in paper, making it brittle and causing it to turn yellow. Although mats and products may be listed as &#8220;acid-free,&#8221; artwork can absorb pollutants and airborne acids, which will have these same effects. As paper and mats become more acidic with age, it is important to control the environment around the artwork to slow down the process.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b967752 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b967752\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6c71410\" data-id=\"6c71410\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ac2e36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5ac2e36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1-1024x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-15837\" alt=\"sky artwork on easel with other paintings in background\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8605ca2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8605ca2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c694549\" data-id=\"c694549\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4269c3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4269c3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><h2><strong>Light Damage<\/strong><\/h2><p>Light damage on artwork is the most pervasive and difficult to avoid. Light causes fading, color changes, chemical alterations in paper and paint, and degrading cellulose. The speed and degree of damage to artwork depends on the intensity of the light source and the duration of exposure. To avoid damage, paper should be displayed under the lowest practical light levels, and spotlights and picture lights should never be aimed directly at the art. Also, avoid placing artwork in places where it will be exposed to direct morning and afternoon sunlight.<\/p><p>Other causes of damage to art include air pollution, heat, and improper handling and storage. All of these factors may increase the chances of airborne pollutants and acids attacking the piece and causing significant damage. These elements also may lead to damage from moisture and insects as well.<\/p><\/div><div><p>At Church Hill Classics, we understand the importance of using archival-quality materials to ensure the safety and longevity of your treasured artwork, photographs, and documents. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/lesson-of-the-day-burning-facts-about-glass-protection-for-document-frames\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">glass options<\/a> and archival-quality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/choosing-the-right-mat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">matting<\/a>, backing, and mounting elements meet the stringent Library of Congress standards for document preservation. It&#8217;s how we earned the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/about-our-frames\/museum-quality-document-protection.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Museum Quality Document Protection Seal<\/a>! 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