Heritage construction: Lime in historic buildings
19 October 2019
A half-day workshop on the theory of lime uses and historic buildings. £10
A half-day workshop on the theory of lime uses and historic buildings.
Date: Saturday 19th October 2019
Times: 10:00- 12:30
Location: Colt Park Barn, Chapel-le-Dale, via Carnforth, LA6 3JF
Cost: £10
Booking: Essential
About the course
This workshop is on the theory of lime uses and historic buildings and will cover:
- Why we use lime and the different types of lime
- Specifications and choosing the right lime
- An introduction to mixing and re-pointing techniques
- Plasters and rough cast renders
- Lime wash and other suitable paint finishes
Participants may wish to follow this course with the practical hot lime course running in the afternoon.
This course is part of Stories in Stone, a four-year programme of community and heritage projects that has been developed by the Ingleborough Dales Landscape Partnership with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. YDMT is the lead partner.
About the tutor
James Innerdale is an experienced Conservation Architect and trainer, specialising in the repair, conservation and adaptation of historic buildings. He deals with as aspects of historic building project management, clients including domestic home owners, places of worship and the National Trust. James has also provided heritage skills training for a range of organisations including Historic England, The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB), Cumbria Action for Sustainability, the North of England Civic Trust, the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority. Courses include training for homeowners, building professionals and contractors, including presentations and practical demonstrations as well as walk and talks.
For further information please visit the event page on the Stories in Stone website.
This course is part of Stories in Stone, a scheme of conservation and community projects concentrated on the Ingleborough area. The scheme was developed by the Ingleborough Dales Landscape Partnership, led by Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust, and supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
You can find out more about the Stories in Stone project here.
Conservation, Course
Booking Details
To book please complete a booking form and return it with your payment. Please return to Hannah Rose, Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust, 015242 51002, info@storiesinstone.org.uk.
