Conservation of Stone Surfaces and Detail (4 day-course)
- Date:
- 15 March 2010
- Location:
- West Dean College, West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0QZ
- Type:
- South East
A course designed for craftsmen, contractors and specifiers with experience of basic masonry conservation techniques, wishing to acquire specialist skills to tackle more difficult jobs.
This course covers the aspects of stone conservation and repair specifically relevant to ashlar and architectural detail, including recording and taking off detail, poultice design for cleaning, mortar repairs, small scale stone piecing, fracture pinning and grouting, the replication of tooled surfaces and the use of consolidants and cosmetic treatments. Practical sessions using the ruinette and other stones on the banker give students the opportunity to practise all techniques under close supervision
Course Code: BC3D133
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