Traditional Building Skills - Lectures at Cressing Temple October 2007 - March 2008

All lectures count for CPD, certificates will be issued on request.

Morning Lecture Programme

Each lecture will consist of two one hour talks. They will be of interest to architects, surveyors, conservation professionals and planners for specification writing and site supervision, as well as owners of historic and listed properties. A light lunch and refreshments are included.CPD certificates are provided for all lectures.

Specification Writing for Brick and Timber Repair.
9.30am - 12.30pm. Wednesday 15th October 2008.
A talk on each of the materials will emphasise the importance of understanding the fabric of a building, and will explain how to assess the damage to it, and how to specify sound and sympathetic repair, including the sourcing of appropriate materials. Cost £50.

Damp Proofing & Timber Treatment.
9.30am - 12.30pm. Wednesday 12th November 2008.
The session will dispel the myths about damp and timber decay by looking at how to assess the problems and then find an appropriate solution for traditional buildings, without necessarily using chemical treatments.
Cost £50

Building Regulations.
9.30am - 12.30pm. Wednesday 19th November 2008.
Building regulations and listed buildings often seem to be in conflict, a situation more apparent than real. These two talks will address the application of the Building Regulations to listed buildings, covering disabled access, insulation, fire and sound. Cost £50.

Paints for Historic Buildings.
9.30am - 12.30pm. Wednesday 3rd December 2008.
Modern paints perform in a different way to traditional ones and are not always suitable for use on historic buildings. This morning session will look at the different types of paint available and how they can be used in the context of historic buildings. Paint removal will also be covered. Cost £50.

Building Recording.
9.30am - 12.30pm. Wednesday 28th January 2009.
Good building conservation is dependent on understanding and analysing the fabric of a building. These lectures will look at different methods and approaches, and the standards of documentation required in the planning system. Cost £50.

Historic Lead.
9.30am - 12.30pm. Wednesday 11th February 2009.
Good specification is essential to good lead work. This day will look at historic lead, its features and how it can be repaired. Cost £50.

Thatch.
9.30am - 12.30pm. Wednesday 18th February 2009.
The session will look at the Essex thatching tradition, and address the practical issues of repair and maintenance, as well as looking at new thatch. It will also consider how to reduce the risk of fire. Cost £50.

Joinery Repair.
9.30am - 12.30pm. Wednesday 11th March 2009.
Traditional windows and doors make an important contribution to the appearance of historic buildings and should never be replaced if repair is at all possible. These lectures will look at historic joinery details as well as covering differing approaches to repairs and their specification. Cost £50.

Lime Specification.
9.30am - 12.30pm. Wednesday 25th March 2009.
The return to using lime rather than cement is the most important development of the last few decades in the care of historic buildings. The lectures will discuss the different types of limes, their use in plasters and mortar mixes, and will highlight the importance of preparation and aftercare. Cost £50.

For more information contact Katie Seabright on Tel: 01245 437672
Email: Traditional.BuildingSkills@essexcc.gov.uk