History, Care And Repair Of Timber Framed Structures

VENUE: Weald and Downland Museum
DATE: Wednesday 3 June 2020
TIME: 1.50pm to 5.10pm

The afternoon’s course will consider in depth two aspects of
building conservation:

• The history and development of timber framed structures
• Problems of decay and methods of repair
This venue contains a wide range of historic timber framed
buildings that you can examine in detail. Founded in the late
1960s as a site for the relocation of local historic buildings that
were going to be demolished. It is now one of the best museums
of its type in Europe and reflects the development of, particularly
timber framed, buildings from the medieval period to the 19th
century. The museum has also pioneered evaluation, recording
and repair systems and has contributed to the development of a
national philosophy of historic building repair and good practice.
The buildings offer an educational way to give insight into their
construction and use. Many of the buildings are in their original
built form, whilst others show a sequence of changes spanning a
number of centuries.

The course will take the form of a tour of the buildings for first
hand observations of the buildings construction and repair.

The learning outcomes of this course provide an understanding of:
• the historic development of timber frames and roof structures
• causes of decay and failure including mechanical failure, rot
and insect attack
• approaches to structural repairs, selection and use of materials
and techniques

Course Costs

• The standard price for a half day course is £105.00
• For Individual and Organisations booking three or more half day courses at one time can obtain the courses for £90.00 each course as a multirate discount
• For APC candidates/Retired attendees/Apprenticeship rate - the price is £70.00 per course