| Location | 2140 W. Corporate Drive, Addison, IL 60101 |
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Join IMI and AIA Chicago Historic Resources & Technical Issues for a half-day program on masonry restoration & cleaning on December 7.
Presentations by Roy Ingraffia, Director of Market Development and Technical Services, International Masonry Institute
Repointing & Repair of Masonry
Understanding the original construction materials and techniques are the first step in the selection and specification of appropriate repairs. This session will focus on understanding the rationale and methodology for repair of masonry buildings as well as various repair methods. Particular attention will be paid to properties of historic and contemporary mortars.
Methods and Methodology for Cleaning Historic Masonry Structures
This session presents the rationale and methodology for cleaning both interior and exterior historic masonry surfaces. Cleaning can be the first type of repair measure performed on a new masonry structure to remove any construction residue. Cleaning can also be performed as part of a maintenance program or restoration project. In each of these instances, the masonry can be susceptible to damage caused by an improper selection of materials or methods. Understanding how to approach and develop a proper testing program is the first step in determining which techniques will clean the building while promoting long-term performance. The program will introduce current cleaning systems and describe their general performance and applications. Specific attention will be paid to chemical, micro-abrasive, laser and latex systems.
Hands-on Restoration Rotations
Architects will have the opportunity to work with the tools on tuckpointing and terra cotta patching. Dress in work clothes.
Live Demonstration: Laser Cleaning Limestone
by Bartek Dajnowski of GC Laser Systems
This on-site demonstration/webinar of laser cleaning stone and architectural structures features the newest cutting edge and American made GC-1 laser cleaning system. This system was specifically designed for art and architecture conservation by Bartosz Dajnowski. There will be an on-site demonstration of the GC-1 cleaning stone after the presentation, as shown in this 2-minute YouTube video of laser cleaning being performed on the Oklahoma capitol building: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7AQQQETdroJoin IMI and AIA Chicago Historic Resources & Technical Issues for a half-day program on masonry restoration & cleaning on December 7.
