Conference Abstracts:
Spring 2002 - Boston

Technical Training
The Workshops
Conference Session Tracks
   Building Restoration
   Interiors: Contract Design
   Issues in Preservation
   Landscapes and Streetscapes
   Materials and Media
   Residential Design

T1 Make your Masonry Project Last
Dennis Rude and Chuck Spitznagel, Cathedral Stone Products, Inc.,
Bristol, CT
In this full day seminar attendees will learn how to ensure a masonry project
is conducted with precision and in a cost-effective manner. At the same time
attendees will learn how to eliminate inefficiencies and distractions that can
add extra costs and reduce the overall quality of the project. Attendees will
learn how to avoid poor estimates, poor workmanship, premature failure
repairs, color problems and one-year warranties. Restoring and maintaining
masonry are simple if a few basic rules are followed-- learn what they are
and why they are so crucial for long lasting masonry maintenance.

• Learn to avoid poor estimates, poor workmanship, premature failure of
  repairs, color problems and one-year warranties.
• Recognize a few basic rules, and why they are crucial for long lasting
  masonry maintenance.
• Increase your chances for success on your next project.

T2 Mold and Mildew Remediation
Larry D. Robertson, Indoor Environmental Consultants,
Inc., Austin, TX
This presentation will provide attendees with information on what mold and
mildew organisms are and why this group of microbes has the ability to
invade the human living space. It will also review the potential health effects
that can result from exposure to these fungal agents, why fungal contamination occurs in buildings, as well as how to perform an appropriate investigation to determine if a building is contaminated. The presentation will be dominated by remediation design and implementation specifics, and provide the attendee with a conceptual knowledge base of the proper methods and procedures to perform minor and major fungal abatement projects.

• Understand general information on mold, mold contamination and
  health effects.
• Establish why mold contamination occurs and how to conduct an
  investigation.
• Learn how to design and implement a mold remediation program.

T3 Affordable Housing and Historic Preservation
Richard Arnesen, National Preservation Institute, Alexandria, VA
Learn how historic buildings can be used to provide affordable housing by
combining the historic preservation tax credit and the Section 42 low income
housing tax credit. Review case studies of successful applications and links
to neighborhood revitalization.

• Learn how to combine tax credits to create affordable housing.
• Examine case studies.

T4 Casting and Mold Making Made Easy
Marc Fields, The Compleat Sculptor, Inc., New York, NY
With this full day seminar participants will be exposed to just about every
aspect of mold making and casting. Participants in the lecture will not only
leave with complete knowledge of the materials available but will also participate in the use of these materials, as hands-on demonstrations are a big part of this seminar. This seminar will highlight new NON-TOXIC materials making this process easier and more accessible to a wider variety of people. Questions and comments from participants on their specific projects are encouraged and viewed as an important part of this lecture.

• Learn about mold making and casting.
• Understand the use of materials.
• Participate in hands-on demonstrations.

W1 The Sustainability of Built Heritage
Dr. Banka Dimitrijevic, University of Strathclyde, Department of Civil Engineering, Glasgow, UK
The role of built heritage in sustainable development will be examined in
this workshop. The speaker will propose a strategy for evaluating social,
economic and environmental aspects of conservation plans and restoration
projects. The application of an assessment tool for the durability, adaptability and energy conservation of buildings will be demonstrated. The development and use of sustainability assessment tools for evaluating the built heritage will also be discussed.

• Identify the main issues, methods and assessment tools for evaluating
  the SBH.
• Examine the development and application of an assessment tool for the SBH.
• Use the sustainability assessment in the development of a restoration/
  conservation/adaption design brief, during a design process and in the
  management thereof.

W2 Slate Roof Assemblies
William Marcum, Martech Associates, Inc., Millmeim, PA
A detailed methodology for the investigative audit of aged-in-place slate roof
applications will be provided in this workshop. What to look for regarding
deck substrates, underlayments, affixment types and methods, flashing
materials and detailing, and guttering and drainage components will be
examined. Also addressed will be the manufacturing process, types, terminology, snow retention, ice dams, specifications, and the do's and don'ts of repair.

• Understand the origin and quality of slate as a factor in its projected lifespan.
• Prepare proper repair and installation specifications, details and techniques.
• Evaluate quality control measures.

W3 Stained Glass in Historic Boston
Arthur Femenella, Femenella Associates, Annadale, NJ
A PORTION OF THIS WORKSHOP WILL OCCUR OUTSIDE THE
HYNES CONVENTION CENTER
The slide/lecture portion of this workshop will identify the primary conservation problems encountered when restoring historic stained glass windows. Panel deflection, broken glass, accretion of dirt, fading paint, structural concerns and the adverse effects of protective glazing will be discussed. Methods for rectifying these problems will be presented, as well as the current conservation philosophy and materials. Attendees will inspect actual windows in an historic church to learn how to identify these conditions. Specific solutions to problems encountered will be discussed. The seminar is designed for those with intermediate to advanced knowledge of stained glass, but even the novice will walk away with a basic understanding of the issues.

• Become familiar with discerning windows by different studios.
• Identify problems with stained glass in situ.
• Learn how to assist clients with the care of their stained glass.

W4 Emergency Planning & Disaster Recovery
David J. Mistick, Church Restoration Group & Insurance Restoration Services, Pittsburgh, PA
Examine the details on how to prepare for emergencies large and small, with
a focus on what steps must be taken within the first 48 hours following fire,
water damage and other losses in this very interesting and timely workshop.
Case studies will include disasters faced by historic churches, museums,
mainstreet businesses, libraries and private residences.

• Analyze the state of current emergency planning for a specific property type.
• Learn how to assemble (or be part of) a qualified disaster response team.
• Examine methods for testing various aspects of an emergency plan.

W5 Historic Lime Mortars
John Speweik, U.S. Heritage Group, Chicago, IL
Participants in this hands-on workshop will learn the successful trade
secrets for historic lime mortars passed down from generations, while
individually matching, mixing and repointing a historic brick wall. The
instruction will include a discussion on lime putty, preparation of mixes,
sand/aggregate void ratios, and laboratory analysis of historic mortars.
Proper cut-out methods of deteriorated mortar, as well as joint finishing
techniques that resemble a 100-year-old look will also be demonstrated.

• Identify and reproduce historic lime mortars for rebuilding and repointing
  brick and stone.
• Understand when to use lime mortar.
• Undertake a repointing project with traditional skills and techniques.

W6 Understanding Antique Furniture & Restoration
Dee Keegan, Dee Keegan Restorer, Hudson, NY
Learn how, where and why antique wood furniture was made. Answers to
questions such as what it was made from, how it was constructed and what
finishes were used will be examined. Attendees will learn how to distinguish
between the types of wood used in Europe and North America and what to
look for when restoring European or North American antique furniture.

• Learn about the various antique furniture periods and where they originated.
• Study the types of wood used during the last two centuries.
• Examine the different kinds of finishes used and learn the best way to begin a restoration project.

W7 The Fight to Preserve Plaster
Robin Raymer, Plaster Man Preservations, Canton, IL
Known as a "dying" art, the secrets of the plaster trade have been closely
guarded over time and much of the craft has been lost. This presentation,
however, will share the knowledge that Robin Raymer has gained in the
twenty years he has devoted to working in this unique trade. It will offer
information valuable to all who would like to better understand the walls
and ceilings that surround them.

• Understand what plaster is and how it has been used over the years.
• Explore the problems that arise with plaster, why they occur, how to
  troubleshoot them, and the steps involved in correcting them.
• Observe actual plastering techniques.

W8 Building FaÁade Construction Practices: History, Investigation and Repair
Brent Gabby PE and Susan Knack, Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger, Inc.,
Arlington, MA
During the late 19th to the mid-20th centuries, the U.S. building faÁade
construction practice made the transition from thick-wall, load-bearing,
masonry structures to structural steel frames clad with masonry. This
presentation will discuss the history of the U.S. building faÁade construction
industry during this period in order to plan proper maintenance, renovation
and restoration projects.

• Identify the techniques used to investigate and assess the building envelope
  condition.
• Review the techniques available to repair construction deficiencies.
• Recognize potential obstacles as all parties involved try to influence and
  guide repairs.

W9 Real Beginnings for Faux Finishes
Marc Fields, The Compleat Sculptor Inc., New York, NY
In this workshop, attendees will learn many aspects of patination.
Highlighting a metal coating system recently introduced, this lecture will
show the endless finishes that can be produced. The proper preparation of
almost any type of material including plaster, wood, metals and resins will
be covered, as well as additional texturing and application of metal coat.
Time will be spent on adding the various patinas to the metal coat, including
chemical patina, pigment patina, color washes, and incorporating metal
leaf and powder pigments to create a wider variety of finishes. This will be
followed up with a discussion of appropriate sealants and some hints for
mounting and presentation.

• Learn the latest techniques in faux finishes.
• Understand the various patinas.
• Examine texturing techniques.

W10 Scagliola: Restoration and Manufacture
Speakers: David Hayles and Angelique Bakalyar, Hayles & Howe, Inc.,
Baltimore, MD
Scagliola is an imitation of ornamental marble, consisting of finely ground
gypsum mixed with glue. Used largely in the U.S. during the late 19th and
early 20th centuries, it had already been a very popular decorative wall
treatment in Europe for centuries. This presentation will discuss and show
the history of scagliola, including the problems encountered with the
restoration and preservation of this material. Projects include the restoration
of the scagliola at the GoodWood House in West Sussex and the plaster
restoration and new scagliola at Windsor Castle after a terrible fire.

• Learn how scagliola is used as a decorative finish.
• Examine the different approaches for employing scagliola as an
  ornamental plaster.
• Witness a live demonstration of the making of Marezzo scagliola.

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