Conservation of stone surfaces and detail

Dates: 5-8 MARCH 2012
Course code: BC3D158
Non-residential fee: £497

A course designed for craftsmen, contractors and specifiers, with experience of basic masonry conservation techniques, who wish to acquire specialist skills to tackle more difficult jobs. It covers 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 LEADER: David Odgers
PRINCIPAL TUTOR: Colin Burns