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Learn the skills to help you carry out your own mortar pointing repairs.<\/p>\n

Would you like to undertake repointing works as part of a renovation project or simply as general maintenance to traditional masonry structures?<\/p>\n

This practical ‘hands on’ training day will give participants the skill to undertake repointing works with confidence.<\/p>\n

This course will provide a sound understanding of traditional building technology, repair techniques and the materials to use when carrying out repointing.<\/p>\n

Attendees are encouraged to bring along images of their projects to discuss with the SLCT tutor on the day.<\/p>\n

Click here to download PDF copy of the course description\u00a0(40.5 KB)<\/a><\/p>\n

Course Suitability<\/h3>\n

This course is aimed at those who own or are responsible for a traditional building.<\/p>\n

Also suitable for those responsible for maintenance works to traditional buildings or a renovation and conservation project.<\/p>\n

This course would also be of interest to homeowners looking to gain new skills.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Learning Outcomes<\/h3>\n
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  • Ability to recognise original lime mortars and later inappropriate cement mortars<\/li>\n
  • Ability to proportion out accurately sand and lime binders<\/li>\n
  • Understand how joints and beds should be prepared to receive new lime pointing<\/li>\n
  • Ability to apply lime mortars with pinning stones into prepared joints and beds<\/li>\n
  • Understand the curing conditions required for lime mortars to harden<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Course Programme<\/h3>\n
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    • Health and Safety issues<\/li>\n
    • Introduction to traditional buildings<\/li>\n
    • Historic use of lime mortars<\/li>\n
    • Understanding the range of binders, sands and aggregates for traditional mortars<\/li>\n
    • Mortar Mixing<\/li>\n
    • Preparing masonry joints<\/li>\n
    • Techniques of working<\/li>\n
    • Placing of mortar for repointing<\/li>\n
    • Joint finishing<\/li>\n
    • Curing and protection regimes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      Cost\u00a3164.30 + VAT
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