Care and Repair of Log Structures
June 10-15, 2007 |
Experts from the U.S. National Park Service's Historic Preservation Training Center will conduct this weeklong workshop on how to preserve log structures. The workshop will include instruction in preservation techniques, the philosophy behind the selection of particular techniques, and a hands-on experience on a 1930s era Civilian Conservation Corps log structure in Harlan County. Students will learn about how to examine a log structure for common preservation issues, how to approach preservation work from a safety viewpoint, and what skills are needed for preservation work. The hands-on application of preservation techniques will include demonstrations in log crown or end replacement, full and partial log replacement, skyward facing check crack, and chinking and daubing. The re-establishment of log features will focus on proper handling techniques, reinstallation of materials, and identifying and recovering/replicating character defining features. Other topics will include proper documentation methods, recordation of activities, material identification and selection, and proper tool selection and usage. Participants will receive a notebook with reference materials on logs and log-related subjects. Moss Rudley, exhibits specialist, and Paul Jensen, preservation carpentry trainer, will be the instructors for this workshop. Moss conducted the 2004 chinking and daubing workshop on the historic Creech Cabin at Pine Mountain. He has worked on historic structures throughout the nation's park system. The workshop is suitable for those with little or no construction experience as well as those with more advanced construction skills. Participants should bring work clothes, sturdy shoes or boots, and work gloves.RatesCost of the workshop is $600.00, which includes tuition, printed materials, meals, lodging, transportation to the hands-on project site, and safety equipment.A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required.LodgingVisitors to Pine Mountain stay in either dormitory or cottage-style housing. Linens are furnished. All buildings are smoke free. No pets, firearms, drugs or alcohol allowed.MealsMeals are served in the Laurel House dining hall. Vegetarian meals are available upon request. |
Website:
pinemountainsettlementschool.com/workshops.php?view=details&id=58 |
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| Location Information |
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Pine Mountain Settlement School |
36 Highway 510
Pine Mountain, KY 40810 |
| Website:
pinemountainsettlementschool.com/ |
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| Contact Information |
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Debra Callahan |
| Email:
pinemountain@earthlink.net |
| Phone:
(606)558-3571 or (606)558-3572 |
| Fax:
same |
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