Technical Details
- Individual Learning Accounts (ILA)
- No
- Requires C1 & C2?
- No
- Technical Level
- Practical Level n/a
Earth to lime to ready mixed mortars
Cost
£212.00 + VAT
(£254.40 incl VAT)
'A place for all mortars: Lime Finishes forum' – 25th April 2025
'A place for all mortars - Lime Finishes: open forum on climate change and the effects on materials’ will focus on experience and case studies, for review and discussion with the audience on evidence-based repairs and historical context, technical performance, on-site practicalities and overall success/failure and what that means. These topics will broadly be introduced at the beginning, with speakers bringing their own topics for discussion and an opportunity for practical demonstration and debate.
Speakers and Topic includes:
William Napier - Adams Napier Partnership - Case Study: The external plasterwork of Fyvie Castle
Tim Meek - Are the precepts, Conserve as found and honest repair’ climate resilient?
Kirstin Mackenzie, John Gilbert Architects – Provand’s Lordship & Specification Decision Making process
Roz Artis, The Scottish Lime Centre Trust- Like for like – is this always the best choice?
Richard Fraser, Limerich – Case Studies: Abbey Strand & Ravelston Dykes and more
Lime demo - Limerich
Timetable for the Day
From 9:30am – 9:45am: Arrival and Registration
10:00am – 10:15am: Introduction
- Stacey Sneddon (10-15 mins): Brief introduction into SLCT, lime finishes and topics. Brief summary of each of the speakers.
10:15am – 11:00am: 1st Speaker
- Tim Meek (45 mins): Are the precepts, ‘Conserve as found and honest repair’ climate resilient? Discussion on Lime Finishes Group, historical context, and evidence-based repairs.
11:00am – 11:30am: 2nd Speaker
- William Napier – Case Study: The external plasterwork of Fyvie Castle
11:30am – 11:45am: Break (15 mins)
11:45am – 12:15pm: 3rd Speaker
- Roz Artis (30 mins): Is 'Like for like' always the best choice?
12:15pm – 12:45pm: Q&A Session
- Open discussion on morning speakers (30-45 mins)
12:45pm – 1:30pm: Lunch Break (45 mins)
1:30pm – 2:30pm: 4th Speaker
- Richard Fraser (60 mins): Case studies on Abbey Strand and Ravelston Dykes, including lessons learned. Lime demonstration on mixing and application.
2:30pm – 3:00pm: 5th Speaker
- Kirstin Mackenzie, John Gilbert Architects (30 mins): Provand’s Lordship & Specification Decision Making process.
3:00pm – 4:00pm: Open Forum/Debate
- All speakers: Discussion on topics raised throughout the day and audience questions.
4:00 – 4.15pm: Closing Remarks and Wrap-Up
(£254.40 incl VAT)
Starting on: April 25, 2025: