The IHBC is supporting the two-day workshop, ‘Hot Lime’ being organised by the Building Limes Forum (BLF), hosted by the Dumfries Historic Buildings Trust on 28-9 April on Ecclefechan, near Dumfries, with limited bursaries also available and BLF member rates also being made available to IHBC members courtesy of the BLF.
Jane Jackson IHBC Scotland Branch Convenor says that those attending the event will be able to improve their own knowledge of using appropriate traditional materials, and take advantage of the two day training. Jane said ‘I would urge all IHBC members who are interested in developing their core competencies to attend, the event covers elements of all four IHBC Areas of Competence, and the Building Limes Forum is also able to offer a limited number of bursaries to help people meet the cost of attendance’.
Craig Frew, IHBC former member of the IHBC Scotland Branch Committee, is one of the tutors at the event, and said: ‘The day is a great opportunity to learn more about specification and analysis, incorporating practical demonstrations and presentations, and a chance to meet others who are involved in technical building conservation’.
The Building Limes Forum writes:
A two-day hot-mixed limes seminar and workshop, hosted by Dumfries Historic Buildings Trust, has been arranged for Thursday 28th and Friday 29th April at Ecclefechan, near Dumfries.
Speakers & Tutors include Andrew Bradley, Stonemason; Nigel Copsey, Stonemason & Building Conservator; Craig Frew, Historic Buildings Consultant; Alan Gardner, Chartered Building Surveyor; Richard Jordan, Master Roofer; Pat McAfee, Stonemason; Bill Revie, Building Materials Scientist; Jessica Snow, Senior Technical Officer with Historic Environment Scotland; and Duncan Strachan, Stonemason.
Day 1 is seminar-based, at Ecclefechan Village Hall, delivered by a diverse team of craftspeople and consultants from across the UK & Ireland, sharing their knowledge and experience of hot mixed mortars, covering use (historic and contemporary), specification and analysis.
Day 2 is a hands-on practical workshop, at Ecclefechan Old Schoolhouse, with an opportunity to gain valuable experience in mixing and using hot mixed lime mortars safely and successfully, with a team of respected craftspeople who regularly and successfully use them.
This event is suitable for contractors, professionals and their clients who have an interest in the appropriate repair and conservation of traditional buildings and structures.
Either or both days can be booked. The cost (including lunch and materials) is £100 a day (£80 for BLF and IHBC members) or £190 for both days (£150 for BLF and IHBC members). IHBC Members must supply their membership number when booking to avail of the subsidy.
This training event has been made possible with the support of Dumfries Historic Buildings Trust, Historic Environment Scotland, the Institute of Historic Building Conservation and SPAB Scotland.
Bursaries are available for those who would otherwise find attendance difficult; please email admin@buildinglimesforum.org.uk for more information, including on IHBC bursaries.
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