About: Glenco is a historic preservation company where meaning and context inspire our projects. We apply carpentry, plaster, metalworking, masonry and other skills to the restoration and maintenance of older buildings. We learn the history of the building before and during the work. Position Title: Preservation Technician Summary: The Preservation Technician will focus on the […]
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1 event,Brick, Earth, Stone, and Timber (BEST) Preservation Workshops with the National Park Service Location: Frederick, MD Dates: September 8 - 12, 2025 Description: Historic brick masonry buildings are relatively simple construction systems, but their preservation requires a sound understanding of stone, brick, and mortars; their weathering; and how they function together as a […]
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1 event,In this five-day class, instructors will take you through the history and theory of stone construction, making of mortar, and shaping of fieldstone into building stone. Presentations will provide insight into geology and the characteristics of different stone types, the mechanics of splitting and dressing stone, and the evolution of mortar systems from ancient to […]
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Learn the basics of masonry heater construction with a combination of classroom learning and hands-on building. Masonry heaters are efficient wood-burning stoves for home heating, distinguished by their substantial mass when compared to a woodstove, which allows for rapid burning of a large wood load combined with a slow release of the resultant heat. The […]
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1 event,In this five-day class, instructors will take you through the history and theory of stone construction, making of mortar, and shaping of fieldstone into building stone. Presentations will provide insight into geology and the characteristics of different stone types, the mechanics of splitting and dressing stone, and the evolution of mortar systems from ancient to […]
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2 events,Overview Join us for a two-day hands-on masonry workshop focused on repointing the foundation of a historic barn. Under the guidance of Master Craftsman David Gibney and experienced masonry facilitator Mike Logan, participants will learn and practice traditional repointing techniques using both real-world conditions and controlled training environments. Participants will have the opportunity to: Repoint a historic barn foundation […]
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