Description: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.
Booking Information:Please complete one booking form, or copy of form, per person per course and enclose a deposit for each course booked. On receipt of your booking, we will send all the further details you will need for your visit, including the course details, full details of cancellation conditions and your final payment slip. Travel instructions will be sent to all students.
For further information about booking please telephone the Bookings Office on +44 (0)1243 811301.
