This building conservation seminar will look at old and historic timber-framed buildings and structures and will be presented by one of the UK's leading timber-framing experts, Richard Harris. The afternoon will include:

• history and background to timber-framed buildings
• types and classification of timber frame
• timber characteristics, sources, preparation
• techniques of construction – jointing and detailing
• analysing problems
• repair and refurbishment techniques
• specifying and selecting materials
• workmanship