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Workshop: Lead Safe Wood Window Restoration for Historic Properties
October 17 @ 9:00 am - October 19 @ 4:00 pm
$600Windows are some of the most character-defining features of historic buildings. Rhode Island is home to many properties with historic wood windows that make up the fabric of our rich architectural heritage. The state now has some of the most comprehensive lead-safety laws in the country, particularly for rental properties.
This workshop teaches experienced contractors and landlords who manage historic properties on several techniques for the safe, continued use of historic windows rather than resorting to removal and disposal. Because most local contractors do not specialize in historic preservation, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to develop a specialized skillset.
What You Will Learn
This workshop is to teach the means and methods of how to safely remove lead hazards from windows for safe continued operation.
Participants will learn to:
- Understand Rhode Island Lead Safe Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) rules
- Identify lead windows using proper lead tests
- Create safe workspaces to perform work
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Perform safe removal of lead windows for restoration
- Execute lead-safe window tactics and techniques for restoring wood windows as outlined in the forthcoming Lead Paint Adaptation and Remediation Strategies for Historic Windows
- Understand how each tactic either safely removes or mitigates the lead hazard of the window component
- Reinstall windows with lead hazards removed
What To Expect
- Participants will test windows, remove windows, and complete lead-removal practices on a historic property where wood windows are installed. For ease of teaching and participant safety, all demonstration windows have been tested free of lead paint.
- Attendees will receive a copy of the forthcoming Lead Paint Adaptation and Remediation Strategies for Historic Windows; a collaboration between the Office of Planning and Economic Development for the City of Newport, RI and the Newport Restoration Foundation in partnership with Heritage Restoration.
- Participants will receive a certificate of program completion in Lead-Based Paint Window Restoration from NRF as well as 20 hours towards a Preservation Trades Apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, or professional development.
- The workshop will be held outside, regardless of weather.
- This workshop requires the wearing of PPE, including N95 masks. PPE equipment and tools will be provided.
- Ability to stand or crouch for 5-6 hours is required due to the physical requirements of the workshop.
Cost: $600; includes all materials and tools
Location
Historic downtown Newport (address will be shared upon program registration).
How to Apply
Priority will be given to applicants who own rental properties in Rhode Island or conduct business as a renovator in Rhode Island
Please complete this online application.
Successful applicants will be contacted with more information. Applications will be accepted until the workshop is full.
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