Conservation and Repair of Masonry Ruins (4 day-course)
- Date:
- 26 April 2010
- Location:
- West Dean College, West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0QZ
- Type:
- South East
This course is primarily designed for those concerned with the conservation of ruined structures, although the principles and skills are also applicable to roofed buildings.
Assessment of the structural and surface condition of masonry walls, identification of traditional materials, fault diagnosis, removal and control of organic growth, consolidation and treatment of wall tops, specification of mortars and grouts and the preparation and placing of mortar, with practical exercises using the ruinette.
Course code: BC3D135
For further information on this course and other courses at West Dean College please email the CPD Co-ordinator at: cpd@westdean.org.uk or visit the West Dean website