The cemetery bell tower in Krásno, whose history dates back to the 16th century, is undergoing a gradual restoration with the aim of preserving its unique historical appearance for future generations. Bochemit QB Profi, a product used to protect wooden structures, is also being applied during the restoration of this building that is listed as a historic landmark.
The massive square bell tower, with a stone ground floor, a wooden bell chamber, and a shingle roof, is a valuable example of late medieval architecture. Throughout its history, it has survived, among other things, a major fire in 1848 and has subsequently undergone several repairs. In 2023, the roof frame, roofing, and boarding were restored, and in 2025, repairs were made to the masonry.
As part of the next phase of restoration, the voids in the masonry left by the removed half-timbered elements were thoroughly treated. For this purpose, the colorless BOCHEMIT QB Profi impregnating agent was used, which is designed to protect wood against wood-destroying insects, wood-destroying fungi, and mold.
When restoring historic buildings, it is important to respect the original materials and preserve as many authentic structural elements as possible. Properly selected wood protection is therefore an important part of caring for historic monuments, whose value lies not only in their architecture but also in the craftsmanship of our ancestors.
Photo credits: Town of Krásno and the National Heritage Institute, Karlovy Vary Region
This text was produced in collaboration with the editorial team of the PROPAMÁTKY (“FOR MONUMENTS”) website.
