Technical Tuesdays: Technical Conservation Webinars
These free webinars, presented by Historic England's Technical Conservation Team, provide delegates with an in-depth look at a range of technical conservation topics.
Historic England is an IHBC-recognised CPD provider. Participation in these webinar events may provide part of the compulsory CPD requirements of a full or associate IHBC member.
Upcoming webinars
Paints and Coatings for external timber joinery - Session 1: Repairing and preparing joinery for finishing
Tuesday 16 July, 1 to 2pm
Good preparation is vital for successful and long-lasting redecoration of windows and doors. In this webinar, joinery conservator Vincent Reed will reveal some tricks of the trade for repairing and preparing period joinery before painting or varnishing. We will look at the differences in material performance of modern and period joinery, demonstrate a variety of techniques for repairing areas of decay (including how to select wood for repair, when to use glue, and the pros and cons of resin repairs), and discuss different techniques for surface preparation. This webinar will be of particular interest to conservation professionals and craftspeople.
Paints and Coatings for external timber joinery - Session 2: Introduction to paint technology
Tuesday 23 July, 1 to 2pm
Paint provides vital protection to external joinery as well as a decorative finish. There is a wide range of paints on the market, with different properties and performance. In this webinar, coatings consultant Peter Collins will take the lid off the tin and reveal the fundamentals of paint technology including the components and properties of modern wood paints. We’ll look at why paints are used and discuss the importance of preparation, application and maintenance.
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