Wednesday 6 November - Thursday 7 November 2024

Heritage Building and Conservation Stonemasonry CPD (IHBC Certified) – Clivedon Conservation

Cliveden Conservation boasts over 35 years of award-winning heritage conservation and we are delighted to host them at Barnstaple Pannier Market. This 2 day hands-on course is perfect for those wanting to learn more about specialist heritage stonemasonry. The course will include the following:

Introduction to historic buildings and conservation

The importance of heritage (with view to housing shortage, sustainability, retrofit?)

The challenges around maintaining historic buildings – some common issues (i.e. water ingress, brick and stone pointing – cement versus lime, deterioration over time)

Basic geology – the building stones of Britain

Masonry applications – building stone, weathering’s, ornament and carvings, memorials, paving etc.

Basic lime – lime cycle, binders, aggregates, uses, lime v cement etc.

Best Practice in Conservation: Condition surveys and defect diagnostics

Approach to Maintenance and repair

Stone Repairs 

Indent and mortar repairs application

Practical activities: Fixing and repairs; letter cutting in stone,  set up stone blocks on bankers, carve chamfers, try different chisels.

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