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APRIL HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS: TERRA COTTA & STONE REPAIR- April 25 HISTORIC MORTARS & REPOINTING - April 26
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SHORT COURSES FOR ARCHITECTS, CONSULTANTS AND
CONSERVATORS One-Hour and Half-Day Continuing Education Courses are offered free-of-charge to Architects, Engineers, Conservators and Students of Historic
Preservation. Each course earns AIA Learning Units (LU's) which qualify as HSW. For sign-up, additional information or registration materials,Contact Us.
PROFESSIONAL CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES FOR ARCHITECTS, CONSULTANTS
AND FACILITIES MANAGERS:
COLOR SCIENCE IN MASONRY & CONCRETE RESTORATION (1 HSW LU)
This seminar is offered to qualified architectural, engineering and consulting firms involved in masonry and concrete restoration. The seminar reviews the basics of color science,
explores the need for objective color measurement and communication in restoration work, and examines the various systems which have been used for cataloguing and communicating color information. Issues of color
matching, color tolerance, color retention and the practical limitations in controlling color in "real world" applications are discussed. Methods for optimizing long term color compatibility are presented
and illustrated. Strategies and new techniques for obtaining good color matches are also discussed.
Terra Cotta & Stone Repair (1 HSW LU)
This seminar illustrates and explores the significance of each of the various materials properties for stone and masonry repair materials. Through examples and case studies,
participants are provided with a framework for project decision-making with regard to required performance and viable options for material selection. Approaches to large-scale repair, replication of complex glaze
finishes, and the special issues revolving around wet terra cotta buildings are also detailed.
Mortar 101: Basic Things You Should Know About Masonry Mortar But Were Confused, Misled or Maybe Just Afraid To Ask (1 HSW LU)
This program reviews the basic components, principals and standards applying to both modern and historic masonry mortars. Included are the basic chemistry of various types of limes
and cements, aggregate selection criteria, proportioning guidelines for modern and historic mortars, applicable ASTM Standards, approaches to color control and issues in mortar analysis.
The Natural Cement Revival (1 LU)
These Continuing Education Courses can be scheduled for In-House
In-Service Programs.
For complete course description, visit our Training Page. For sign-up, additional information or registration
materials,Contact Us.
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