Edison Coatings Calendar of Events

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Edison Coatings President Michael P. Edison will present a paper entitled:
"Rosendale Natural Cement: Reintroduction of an Authentic North American Historic Binder"

RILEM 2nd HISTORIC MORTARS CONFERENCE
RILEM TC 203-RHM Repair Mortars for Historic Masonry, Final Workshop
Prague, Czech Republic

October 9, 2010

ASSOCIATION FOR PRESERVATION TECHNOLOGY INETERNATIONAL
ANNUAL CONFERENCE, DENVER, COLORADO

Edison Coatings President Michael Edison will co-present a technical paper entitled:

"The Use of Calibrated Digital Photography to Match and Evaluate Color Differences in Masonry Repairs"

JohnE. Harry, John E. Harry, Restoration Services, Allentown, PA, USA

Michael Edison, Edison Coatings, Inc., Plainville, CT, USA

Abstract

Custom color‐]matching of repair systems and coatings for use in historic masonry restoration work has generally involved removal of existing materials and shipment to the repair system manufacturer's lab.

Challenges within this approach have included:

1. Collection of samples can cause further damage to the structure.

2. Collection of an accurate, representative range of color samples can be difficult.

3. Spectral analysis using spectrophotometers and color‐]matching software is inaccurate for materials that are multi-colored, deeply textured, curved or highly variable.

The maturing of digital imaging technology provides the opportunity to perform colorimetric measurement with relatively inexpensive, readily available equipment. High quality images from digital single lens reflex cameras (DSLRS) can now be obtained in a color‐]managed environment. For each area and lighting condition, it is possible to calibrate the color response of the camera. When images are captured in RAW mode, color calibration software can "develop" the information from the sensor into an image that is color accurate within certain tolerances. Image processing software can then be used to obtain color information in the international standard CIE L* a* b* format for any size area of the photograph. This data can then be utilized by color-matching software systems.

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Winter 2010 Hands-On Workshop
TRAINING DATES
Programs Completed- Watch for Fall Workshop Dates

April 10, 2010

The University of Pennsylvania School of Design - Historic Preservation Program and the APT Delaware Valley Chapter will co-host a full-day
"Terra Cotta, Stone Repair & Historic Mortars Workshop"

Philadelphia, PA

Registration, information: http://edison-upenn.eventbrite.com

April 26, 2010

The APT West Coast Chapter will host a full-day
"Terra Cotta, Stone Repair & Historic Mortars Workshop"

San Francisco, CA
Register Now for Upcoming FREE Educational Program:
Monday, April 26: San Leandro, CA - Western Chapter APT

April 28, 2010

The APT North West Chapter will host a full-day
"Terra Cotta, Stone Repair & Historic Mortars Workshop"

Portland, OR
Register Now for Upcoming FREE Educational Program:
Wednesday, April 28: Portland, OR: Northwest Chapter APT

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SHORT COURSES FOR ARCHITECTS, CONSULTANTS AND CONSERVATORS
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:

Mortar 101: Basic Things You Should Know About Masonry Mortar But Were Confused, Misled or Maybe Just Afraid To Ask (1 LU)

Masonry Restoration & Repointing Materials: Performance & Selection (2 LU)

Color Science in Masonry Restoration (1.5 LU)

Exterior Masonry Coatings Technology (2.5 LU)

Terra Cotta and Stone Repair (1.5 LU's)

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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