P2 Masonry Building Conservation – Principles and Techniques (3-day course)
- Date:
- 29 March 2010
- Location:
- Penicuik House,
- Type:
- Scotland
Following on from ‘P1 Introduction to masonry repair in traditional buildings’ this 3 day workshop aims to provide confidence in the relevant principles, techniques and materials that should be used to repair traditional masonry buildings.
This workshop provides sufficient underpinning and practical knowledge of these materials to enable effective specification, application, supervision and snagging of conservation works.
Topics covered include – Development of repair strategies, advanced mortar manufacture, tile/stone repairs and stitching techniques, surface repairs to ashlar and profiled stone, re-pointing ashlar, replacing stone including full and partial indent, consolidating delaminating stone, shelter coats, advanced lime washes and re-pointing traditional brickwork
For more information visit the Charlestown Workshops websiteor email: admin@scotlime.org