Traditional Construction (Lime)

30 April 2008

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Venue:

Dorset Centre for Rural Skills

Description:

Lime Mortar, Render, Plasters & Washes

 

 Sustainable Construction – An Overview

 

  • History of lime
  • Lime cycle
  • Advantages and disadvantages
  • Lime in renovation
  • Lime in the modern environment
  • Types and uses of lime
  • Health and safety

Practical session: Mixing and application

 

  • Curing and maintenance

Practical session: Lime washes and pigments

 

  • Tools and equipment

 

Fees:

1 x seminar £70.50(members) £82.25 (non members)

2 x seminars £126.90 (members) £148.05 (non members) - 10% saving

3 x seminars £174.49 (members) £203.57 (non members) - 17.5% saving

4 x seminars £211.50 (members) £271.43 (non members) - 25% saving

Contact:

Catherine Gandon
0844 800 2767
catherine.gandon@inst.riba.org|

Other events in the series:

    26 March, Timber Framing
    9 July, Cob/Rammed Earth Building
    10 September, Straw Bale Building

    Organiser:

    RIBA Wessex

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