Working with Lime in Adverse Weather

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Our hints, tips and practical advice will help you extend your season working with lime mortars successfully.

The reality is that contracting is a 365 days a year business and you don’t have the luxury of picking your weather windows.

This half day course is aimed at anyone who works with traditional buildings or structures, and will consist of a mixture of lecture and some practical demonstrations.

Course Suitability

Building Professionals, Site Managers, Building Contractors, and Students of the Built Environment.

We are always happy to help learners choose the right course. Please contact us if you would like to discuss which course is suitable for you or your employees.

Topics include:

• Understanding the risks associated with adverse weather conditions (cold, heat, wind and rain)
• How temperature, humidity and airflow affect lime mortar performance
• Managing slow curing (e.g. in cold or damp conditions)
• Managing rapid drying and shrinkage (e.g. in hot, dry or windy conditions)
• Creating sensible working regimes and sequencing for variable weather
• Best site practices for maintaining consistent curing conditions
• The importance of building detailing in mitigating environmental exposure
• Selecting and using additives where appropriate
• Practical methods for controlling moisture loss and carbonation
• Protecting and covering work: strategies for shelter, shading, insulation and ventilation
• Achieving successful curing across a range of climatic conditions

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Cost

£90.00 + VAT
(£108.00 incl VAT)

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