The Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies, Mt. Carroll, Illinois and John Lambert, Founder / President of Abstract Masonry Restoration have teamed up to provide this 2 day workshop in Salt Lake City, Utah.
UNDERSTANDING HISTORIC MASONRY MORTARS WORKSHOP
Lately, confusion and misunderstanding surround the topic of historic masonry mortars and today's repointing mortars. A clear understanding of the differences between prominent historic mortar binders such as lime putty, natural cement, pozzolans, hydraulic lime, Portland cement and hydrated lime is essential for architects, contractors, historic building owners, masons and preservationists to intelligently specify and correctly use these materials today.
The objective of this 2 day course is to increase your understanding of the many binders, aggregates and additives traditionally used in American masonry mortars between the late 1,s and 1950 and how these materials are best used in today's repointing mortars.
Among the things you will learn:
- The history and evolution of early American mortars. Important historic documents are examined that tell the story. See things through the eyes of the architects, engineers, contractors and mason's throughout history.
- When, why and where various mortars were used.
- The uncommonly known, yet critical roles of historic mortar.
- The all important relationship between mortar and the masonry units it surrounds.
- The physical characteristics of various mortar binders and aggregates.
- Factors influencing mortar pathology.
- Advanced strategies for enhancing the performance and durability of matching repointing mortars.
- What there is, and is not, to gain from having a mortar analysis performed.
- The secrets to deciding which repointing mortar is appropriate for what application today.
- How to intelligently develop a scope of work for which mortar joints should be repointed.
- The new ASTM C1713-10 Standard Specification for Mortars for the Repair of Masonry.
Hands-on learning allows you to mix, feel, observe and work with:
- Lime Putty
- Natural Cement
- Hydraulic Lime
- Portland Cement
- Hydrated Lime
- Various Aggregates
- This intensive workshop equips you with the knowledge to ensure the highest level of mortar material and workmanship. Be sure and register early to reserve your spot. To insure the highest quality of instructions, class size is limited.
This workshop is being held at Abstract Masonry Restoration's Training Facility in Salt Lake City, UT and qualifies for AIA continuing education credits.
WHEN: FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MARCH 25-26, 2011
WHERE: SALT LAKE CITY, UT
COST: $295 + $10 Materials Fee
INSTRUCTOR: John Lambert - Founder/President of Abstract Masonry Restoration, Inc.
MORE INFO ON WORKSHOP CONTENT: Contact John Lambert at 801-509-5099 or John@masonry-restoration.com.
TO REGISTER: The Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies
This 2 day workshop will be held March 25 & 26, 2011 at the Abstract Masonry Restoration Training Facility in Salt Lake City, Utah from 8 am - 5 pm.
There will be a lunch break from 12 noon - 1 pm and lunch will be provided on both days. All materials and tools for use during the workshop will also be provided.
The Abstract Masonry Restoration training facility is located at 681 South 4050 West, Salt Lake City, Utah. 801-509-5099.