This two-day workshop aims to provide an introductory guide to the use of a range of lime and other traditional binders for the effective conservation and repair of traditional masonry.
It provides an introduction to the effective conservation and repair of traditional masonry structures and buildings, for the most part using traditional lime based mortars.
By the end of the course attendees will be able to recognise vernacular and historic finishes to masonry buildings and will gain an understanding of building diagnostics in order to be able to develop specifications in relation to exposure, season, substrates and the nature of masonry repairs required.
Topics include:
- Historic use of limeand other traditional binders;
- Understanding traditional building repair;
- Recognising vernacular and other finishes to masonry walls;
- Build and fire a lime kiln to produce building lime;
- Understanding lime binders, sands and aggregates;
- Making accurate mortar mixes including hot mixed lime mortars;
- Setting characteristics of traditional mortars.
- Techniques of working;
- Inspecting masonry;
- Using the right tools;
- Preparation of masonry joints;
- Repointing masonry and joint finishing;
- Protection and curing of work.
Cost/fee for attendance: £328.60 + VAT
Upcoming dates: 3-4 December 2024, 25-26 February 2025
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