CPD: Approaches to Stone Conservation

Wednesday 21st February 2018 | 12.30-1.30pm | 54 Bell Street, Glasgow

‘Approaches to Stone Conservation’ illustrates common symptoms and causes of stone decay and their means of determination before the main preventive and remedial conservation actions are discussed in the context of traditional stone buildings. These will cover stone cleaning, pointing, stone indents and surface coatings.

Christa Gerdwilker is an accredited Stone Conservator with Historic Environment Scotland (HES) with over 20 years practical experience working in the private as well as public sector throughout the UK. She lectures on the ‘Advanced Professional Diploma in Technical Building Conservation’ run by HES.

All GCHT CPD sessions are recognised by the IHBC, and attendees can obtain a CPD certificate upon completion.

£10 per person /£5 for students, including light lunch.

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All sessions are recognised by the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) as being capable of contributing to the obligatory CPD requirements of Full Members (see www.ihbc.org.uk)

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