Employer: Newport Restoration Foundation - Newport, Rhode Island Job Summary: The Field Carpenter will serve as part of a larger Preservation Crew of 10. This position will assist with restoration and routine repair and maintenance of NRF collection of over seventy 18th- and 19th-century houses. Job Qualifications: · 5+ years of experience in […]
This two-weekend program is geared toward contractors, DIY historic homeowners, and students of the trades. Program Objectives: This masonry preservation workshop will teach the fundamentals of masonry brick and stone construction and techniques for stabilization, repair, and repointing. Review the short- and long-term health effects of masonry restoration. Identify and assess masonry materials and styles. […]
Who We Are The Newport Restoration Foundation is a non-profit organization established by philanthropist Doris Duke in 1968 to preserve the architectural and cultural heritage of 18th and 19th century Newport. In addition to a collection of more than 70 colonial houses, now rented to tenant stewards, NRF operates properties that are open to the […]
Program Objectives: This masonry preservation workshop will teach the fundamentals of masonry brick and stone construction and techniques for stabilization, repair, and repointing. Review the short- and long-term health effects of masonry restoration. Identify and assess masonry materials and styles. Identify and carefully understand cause and effect prior to executing repairs. Understand the differences between […]
Program Objectives: This masonry preservation workshop will teach the fundamentals of masonry brick and stone construction and techniques for stabilization, repair, and repointing. Review the short- and long-term health effects of masonry restoration. Identify and assess masonry materials and styles. Identify and carefully understand cause and effect prior to executing repairs. Understand the differences between […]