Understanding Repair & Maintenance of Traditional (Pre 1919) Buildings

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Two-day courses on 2nd & 3rd July 2019 and 24th & 25th September 2019 at the ORNC Greenwich

Of interest to the public, historic buildings owners, crafts persons, builders and professionals – the Building Crafts College in conjunction with the Old Royal Naval College [Alliance member] is offering 2, two-day courses on Repair & Maintenance of Traditional Buildings.

Participants will learn from industry experts about theory & practicalities of conserving traditional buildings including:

  • Criteria & reasons for preserving, differences between performance of modern & traditional methods, importance of retaining maximum original fabric & the contribution made to sustainability;
  • Understanding regulations, listing, official guidance & the main technical terms used;
  • Importance of use of original materials & techniques;
  • Research & investigative measures, establishing evidence of original building date, other period alterations, surveys of condition & decay with suitable treatments to be used;
  • Requirement for safe working, when to stop & ask for further advice from relevant persons & personal responsibility for safety.

To book a place please Email your contact details to Graham Lee: graham.lee@thebcc.ac.uk   ; Tel: 01672 515714 Mob: 07971 655692