Stone Day
A practical day learning about stone renovation and repair in buildings with local Stone Mason Ed Closier.
Types of Stone:
Igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary. Looking at examples and discussing.
Basic tools use:
Mallets and chisels. Working stone, restoration & repairs.
Health & Safety:
Goggles, ear defenders (aprons & gloves).
1. Repointing & Raking Out:
- Lime mixes for repointing
- What to do?
- Listed or not?
2. Working Stone:
- Knowing when to replace and when not to – how far has the decay gone?
- Bath stone to be worked (plinth & chamfer)
3. Rebuilding Stone Wall with Lime Mix
4. Stone Repairs with Non Ferrous Metals & Epoxy Resin – repairing object
5. Question and Answer Session
Course cost
£75.00
Next course dates
Saturday 15th May 2010
Saturday 7th August 2010
Booking
Please contact us to request a
place on a course.
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