This five-day intensive course will teach the art of building with natural stone and the intelligence and logic behind it. This course will focus on flatwork and sculptural elements, like archways. Class discussions will include the science behind an arch and engineering the wooden form for its support while under construction. Taking things outside, we’ll […]
Let’s just say it: Fall in the Appalachian Mountains is unforgettable. And, we have a soft spot for train stations and community gathering spaces. Join us this fall at an amazing location! PROJECT PARTNER: George Washington-Jefferson National Forests SESSION DATES: October 23-28, October 30 – November 4, and November 6-11 PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Reid Saunders! CREW LEADER: Beckett Hunecke! Project […]
PROJECT PARTNER: Joshua Tree National Park SESSION DATES: November 6-11 and November 13-18 PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Alan Ash CREW LEADER: TBD! Project Site Description & History The uniquely beautiful Joshua Tree National Park has been inhabited for at least 5,000 years. The National Park Service recognizes the Pinto Culture as the first group to have lived in the […]
PROJECT PARTNER: Joshua Tree National Park SESSION DATES: November 6-11 and November 13-18 PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Alan Ash CREW LEADER: TBD! Project Site Description & History The uniquely beautiful Joshua Tree National Park has been inhabited for at least 5,000 years. The National Park Service recognizes the Pinto Culture as the first group to have lived in the […]
Sash Mechanics of Historic Windows 8:00am to 12:00pm Special Offer: Call 215-536-1776 to register for both JOYN-01 & JOYN-02 at the reduced price of $775 Old windows continue to be important to the mechanics of historic buildings as well as admirable architectural and woodworking achievements. A sash window or hung sash window is made of […]
Restoring Historic Wood Windows 2 Days – 8:00am to 3:00pm As one of the few parts of a facade serving as both an interior and exterior feature, windows are nearly always an important part of the vintage character of a building. In most structures, windows also comprise a considerable amount of the historic fabric of […]
Restoring Historic Wood Windows 2 Days – 8:00am to 3:00pm As one of the few parts of a facade serving as both an interior and exterior feature, windows are nearly always an important part of the vintage character of a building. In most structures, windows also comprise a considerable amount of the historic fabric of […]
Repointing Basics The decision to repoint a masonry structure is most often related to some obvious signs of deterioration, such as disintegrating mortar, cracks in mortar joints, loose bricks or stones, or damp walls. On the surface, restoration projects may appear straightforward and intuitive, but there’s no substitute for skill and experience. Good repointing practices […]
Repointing Special Joint Profiles Using Lime Mortar As the number of historic buildings continues to increase, so does the demand for masons who have the necessary skill and knowledge critical to the preservation of vintage structures. A skilled and exacting mason can match rebuilt sections of masonry to the original in terms of stone type […]
Basic Plaster Wall Repair 1 Day – 8:00am to 3:00pm A versatile building material, plaster was traditionally used as a protective and decorative coating for walls and ceilings. Plaster is much harder than drywall, creates a more durable wall surface, and is more adaptable for specialty design features like archways and curves. While original plasterwork […]
