The course of study emphasizes American decorative glazing practices, and the production and restoration of leaded windows. Techniques including etching and painting, and the lead and copper foil methods of production are covered.
Examination of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and insulation systems: their development and applications, and approaches to upgrading, adaptation, and restoration of period systems. Methods of unobtrusively inserting systems into historic buildings are presented. Techniques are applied in the lab and on site when applicable. LEED standards will be reviewed.
The course of study emphasizes American decorative glazing practices, and the production and restoration of leaded windows. Techniques including etching and painting, and the lead and copper foil methods of production are covered.
An examination of the various materials usedto provide roof and floor coverings in historic
residential and commercial buildings. Slate,
wood shingle, clay tile, composite shingle, metal
panels, and built-up roofs will be examined. Floor
cloths, carpets, terrazzo, ceramic, linoleum,
and hardwood techniques like marquetry and
parquetry will be examined. In addition, alternate
sustainable materials for each system will be
discussed. Installation, repair, deterioration
problems, and maintenance concerns will be the
emphasis of each material.
An examination of the various materials usedto provide roof and floor coverings in historic
residential and commercial buildings. Slate,
wood shingle, clay tile, composite shingle, metal
panels, and built-up roofs will be examined. Floor
cloths, carpets, terrazzo, ceramic, linoleum,
and hardwood techniques like marquetry and
parquetry will be examined. In addition, alternate
sustainable materials for each system will be
discussed. Installation, repair, deterioration
problems, and maintenance concerns will be the
emphasis of each material.
An examination of the various materials usedto provide roof and floor coverings in historic
residential and commercial buildings. Slate,
wood shingle, clay tile, composite shingle, metal
panels, and built-up roofs will be examined. Floor
cloths, carpets, terrazzo, ceramic, linoleum,
and hardwood techniques like marquetry and
parquetry will be examined. In addition, alternate
sustainable materials for each system will be
discussed. Installation, repair, deterioration
problems, and maintenance concerns will be the
emphasis of each material.
TR This course is a study of stone, brick, terracotta, cement, mortar and grout. The focus will be what causes these materials to fail, how to stabalize them, proper cleaning and repairs. Emphasis on how this is important to preservation and restoration will be covered. This course also studies plasters and gypsum wall board products. The focus will be on the common problems causing these materials to fail, and common installation techniques. Topics to include a typical plaster installation, and producing molded plaster architectural elements i.e. ceiling medallions.
TR This course is a study of stone, brick, terracotta, cement, mortar and grout. The focus will be what causes these materials to fail, how to stabalize them, proper cleaning and repairs. Emphasis on how this is important to preservation and restoration will be covered. This course also studies plasters and gypsum wall board products. The focus will be on the common problems causing these materials to fail, and common installation techniques. Topics to include a typical plaster installation, and producing molded plaster architectural elements i.e. ceiling medallions.
This two-day introductory retaining wall workshop, April 1-2 (Saturday-Sunday), will take place at Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto, KY. Participants will restore an existing retaining wall right in the middle of the historic distillery. This workshop will be led by DSC Master Craftsman, Neil Rippingale. Participants will see, as Maker’s Mark’s unofficial in-house stonemason Neil […]
Hands-on historic preservation position in Mesquite, Texas, located 15 minutes east of downtown Dallas. Open until filled. Fulltime with benefits. Opal Lawrence Historical Park and Florence Ranch Homestead are the City of Mesquite’s two historic parks, with 20+ historic structures combined of varying sizes and uses. Both sites are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks and one […]
This spring we raise the roof on the Yellow Creek Schoolhouse outside of Meeker, CO! For decades, schoolhouses like the one at Yellow Creek were cultural centers for local ranching communities, educating the upcoming generations, and serving as crucial social spaces. Our partners at the Colorado’s White River Field Office of the Bureau of Land […]
This spring we raise the roof on the Yellow Creek Schoolhouse outside of Meeker, CO! For decades, schoolhouses like the one at Yellow Creek were cultural centers for local ranching communities, educating the upcoming generations, and serving as crucial social spaces. Our partners at the Colorado’s White River Field Office of the Bureau of Land […]
Job title: Manager, Historic Preservation Department (Trades) Department: Heritage Assets FLSA status: Full-Time Employee, Exempt Work conditions: Office and field environments at historic fort, residential, commercial and special use facilities, including construction work sites and shop facilities not ADA accessible. Moderate lifting of up to 70lbs. and working from height. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may […]
This spring we raise the roof on the Yellow Creek Schoolhouse outside of Meeker, CO! For decades, schoolhouses like the one at Yellow Creek were cultural centers for local ranching communities, educating the upcoming generations, and serving as crucial social spaces. Our partners at the Colorado’s White River Field Office of the Bureau of Land […]
Learn how to save, repair and weatherproof your wood windows during this hands-on workshop being held October 7, 14, and 15. During the first session you’ll gain knowledge on how to date old wood windows, how they’re constructed, how to remove the sashes, how they can be repaired and weather-stripped, and why they’re an important […]
The Tradesmen Group, LLC is seeking restoration masons & restoration foremen for long-term employment for multi-year projects in Nashville, TN and Washington DC. Proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP), TTG is a full-service building rehabilitation/restoration company, self-performing multiple trades including all aspects of historic masonry restoration, architectural metal works, custom carpentry, painting, concrete, […]
Preservation Technicians in the Central Park Infrastructure Department focus on the applied preservation, restoration, and maintenance of the Park’s historic architectural and decorative features including bridges and arches, display fountains, pergolas, benches, decks, fences and railings, and other decorative objects. Work collaboratively with other members of the Preservation and Conservation departments on specialized projects requiring […]
Description STRUCTURAL is looking to hire Traveling Brick Masons to join their team. Candidates: Must be willing to travel 7+ months of the year Must be comfortable working on heights Must have a valid drivers license Must be team, solution, and safety oriented Must have 2+ years of experience in: Brick work/restoration Masonry Facade work […]
Worcester Eisenbrandt, a commercial historical restoration construction company, is seeking an experienced “Finishing Carpenter" for its Baltimore, MD mill shop. General Job Qualifications/ Responsibilities: Knowledge of finishing systems Color matching skill Experience with touch up and field repair of clear finishes and stains Match original finish appearance and create finishing system spec. Fit and install Commercial prefabricated […]
Ready to practice window repair skills? Join Joe Hayes, owner and operator of Hayes Window Restoration, for a hands-on workshop all about windows. Joe will explain common window issues and demonstrate basic repairs. This class will focus specifically on re-roping double-hung windows, glazing, paint prep, and painting. You are invited to bring a window from […]
Company Overview At EverGreene Architectural Arts, we specialize in preserving and enhancing our country’s most iconic architectural treasures, artifacts, and artwork. From design and planning to on-site preservation and restoration, EverGreene provides a full scope of services and our ability to combine art, science, and technology is what makes us the leading specialty contracting and conservation firm […]
Company Overview At EverGreene Architectural Arts, we specialize in preserving and enhancing our country’s most iconic architectural treasures, artifacts, and artwork. From design and planning to on-site preservation and restoration, EverGreene provides a full scope of services and our ability to combine art, science, and technology is what makes us the leading specialty contracting and conservation firm […]
Function & Scope: The plasterer will perform various plaster work including: restoration, repair, replication, consolidation and more. Work will take place in-situ or in studio, depending on the scope of work. * Full Time/Part Time/Free Lance options available but Extended Travel is a requirement. * Responsibilities: The role may include but is not limited to: Examine plaster, document existing […]
Date: January 20, 2024, at 11:00 pm and 2:00 pm Location: Poplar Forest, 1776 Poplar Forest Parkway, Lynchburg, VA 24502. The villa at Poplar Forest is a monument to Thomas Jefferson’s architectural design prowess, while the decorative elements inside highlight the expertise and craftsmanship of enslaved artisans such as John Hemmings. Join Poplar Forest’s restoration […]
Location: 4439 Hiawatha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406 Do you have old wood windows in need of some TLC? Ready to practice window repair skills? Join the staff of Hayes Window Restoration for a hands-on outdoor workshop all about windows. They will explain common window issues and demonstrate basic repairs. This class will focus specifically on […]
March 26 · 8am - March 27 · 5pm EDT University of Virginia Alumni Hall 221 Emmet St S Charlottesville, VA 22903 The Traditional Building Conference Series delivers focused, relevant education for architects, contractors, craftspeople, designers, building owners, and facilities managers in a time-efficient format. Join us March 26-27 in Charlottesville, VA, for a two-day interactive symposium […]
The workshop will be held at the historic Millhafen Farm—the headquarters of Craftwork Training Center and LimeWorks.us—located at 3145 State Road, Telford, PA 18969. 1 Day – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm While cemeteries are often considered to be perpetual, their most prominent feature, the grave markers, is not. Additionally, deferred maintenance usually accelerates the […]
Creating And Restoring Stained Glass for The 21st Century: Using the Past to Define the Future - Webinar Preservation California Foundation is hosting a free webinar on stained glass, featuring speaker David Judson. As seen in his recently published book, Judson: Innovation in Stained Glass, fifth-generation president David Judson researched the company's undocumented 125-year history […]
Join World Monuments Fund (WMF) and Villa Albertine for a discussion on the biggest restoration project of the twenty-first century! Five years after the devastating fire at Notre-Dame of Paris, the World Monuments Fund (WMF) and Villa Albertine invite you to attend the 2024 Paul Mellon Lecture on the extraordinary project to reconstruct this icon […]
Architectural Bronze in Construction: U. S. Manufacturing of Monumental Bronze Doors – 19th and 20th Centuries The use of architectural bronze dates back centuries. The Pantheon retains the oldest surviving monumental bronze doors dating from A.D. 164. Examples of magnificently sculpted bronze doors from the 15th and 16th centuries remain throughout the world, which demonstrates […]