Conservation of Heritage Masonry
​Workshop Sept 26 & 27 2023

A two-day workshop featuring case studies of conservation projects that illustrate the implementation of practical strategies based on technical concepts

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Conservation of Heritage Masonry
Canadian Project Case Studies

This two-day workshop, which is based on the presenter’s published book, has been developed to provide examples of critical factors that can influence the successful restoration, preservation and rehabilitation of heritage masonry. Projects will be visually presented as case studies to highlight key technical and practical aspects. Sometimes the presentations will use an individual project - from the investigation stage through to completion of the restoration - and sometimes a number of abbreviated (mini) case studies will be used to cover specific factors. The projects include institutional, residential and municipal buildings, churches, a masonry memorial tower, a lighthouse, museums and more - many of them National Historic Sites. A variety of different types of masonry construction and restoration methods will be illustrated by the case studies.
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Special Features

The topics will be presented using digital slide projection with extensive use of photographs, charts and graphs.
A Certificate of Attendance will be provided, which may be used for applying for Professional Development Learning Hour Units where applicable.  Breakfast, Refreshments & Lunch will be provided on each day – the costs are included in the registration fee. 

Workshop Manual

A signed copy of the presenter’s book Conservation of Heritage Masonry will be provided to each registrant. The cost of the book is included in the registration fee.
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Course Topic

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​Introduction ~ Guelph’s Historic Catholic Hill
Conservation Strategies - The Idealistic, the Pragmatic & the Disastrous!
The Importance of Investigation, Monitoring and Cause Analysis
Understanding Masonry Construction & How it Influences Durability
Stabilizing, Repairing & Strengthening Cracked Traditional Masonry
A Holistic Approach to Conserving Heritage Structures
Cape Race Lighthouse - A History of Restoration
Conservation of Fredericton City Hall
A Tale of One Tower!
Accommodating Excessive Differential Movement
Cladding Panel Deterioration ~ Solving the Mystery
Restoration of Stone Porticos and Steps
To Clean or Not to Clean? That is the Question!
Conservation of Terracotta Masonry ~ What are the Challenges?
A Tale of Two Towers
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