Main Information

Trainers
SLCT Material Analyst, Dr Katie Strang FGS
Venue
Online through Zoom
Start Time
1 p.m.
End Time
3:30 p.m.
Cost
£30.00 + VAT
(£36.00 incl VAT)

Technical Details

Individual Learning Accounts (ILA)
No
Requires C1 & C2?
No
Technical Level
Practical Level

Dates

Online Seminar / 2.5 Hour CPD - Gain a greater understanding of the process of mortar analysis!

Many projects demanded that samples of historic mortars be analysed and it is all too often a ‘tick box’ exercise required to gain listed building consent or to meet funder’s requirements. However, analysis of existing and historic mortars is an important step in the creation of well matched and appropriate mortar specifications for undertaking successful repairs.

This seminar will allow attendees to gain a greater understanding of the process of mortar analysis and to be able to understand and use the results of mortar analysis to create better specifications for replacement mortars.

Course Suitability

This seminar is aimed at those working with traditional buildings including building contractors, planners, architects, surveyors, engineers and other heritage professionals and students.

Learning Outcomes

Through a combination of classroom and on site activities, attendees will grasp the methodology of taking representative samples of mortar, evaluating them visually and then witness the analysis process in our building materials laboratory to inform a matching mortar mix.

Attendees will also gain the knowledge to be able to distinguish between cement bound mortars, traditional ‘hot lime’ mortars and conventional lime mortars.

Course Programme

This seminar will cover the mortar analysis process from removal of samples from the structure, laboratory analysis through to interpreting the results. SLCT carry the UK’s largest sand and aggregate database and hold the largest historic mortars archive in the world with samples from the Great Wall of China to the White House, Washington DC.

Topics Include

  • What is Lime Mortar
  • How is lime manufactured
  • Function/use of external coats
  • Cement mortars
  • Cement based render and harling mortars
  • Mortar Sampling and different types of analysis


Cost
£30.00 + VAT
(£36.00 incl VAT)

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