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Maintenance Week NI 2020

20th November 2020 @ 10:00 am - 27th November 2020 @ 5:00 pm

Free

As part of Maintenance Week NI 20th – 27th Nov 2020 – #MaintainToRetain goes online!

Regular conservation and maintenance is the most effective way to protect historic buildings from decay. UAH have brought together a range of speakers throughout the week to provide you with advice and guidance ranging from: general maintenance, damp, stone repair, the importance of lime and adaptation in light of the impacts of climate change. Join us online for this series of talks including live Q&A after. Speakers include: Chris McCollum of McCollum Conservation , Nathan Morrow of The Rock Stone Masonry, Mark Patterson of Heritage Ltd and John Savage of Consarc Design Group.

These series of talks will also help inform the ‘Hands-On Heritage‘ project – How To? Short Guides where we will be asking you what accessible information you need to help you in maintaining your historic building.

All talks are FREE, however you must register to attend to allow us to send you the link to access the talk – book tickets at bottom of page. Please note some of our partner organisations require you to book via their platforms – details in the programme below. UAH uses Zoom as its digital conferencing tool (www.zoom.us).  Following registration a code will be emailed to participants to allow access to the lecture.  Please telephone the UAH office on 028 90550213 or email [email protected] should you have any technical queries regarding joining the event.

We will also be sharing maintenance events from across NI. Have you planned an event for Maintenance Week NI? Complete the form here to be added to the programme.


Maintenance Week NI 2020 20th – 27th November Programme

 

Throughout the week UAH will also be sharing our top tips for caring and maintaining your historic building #MaintainToRetain across our social media pages Facebook, Twitter and Instagram make sure to follow us! Download our Maintain To Retain guide here for FREE!

Our colleagues at Derry and Strabane District Council will also will take part in National Maintenance Week for the second time and help to raise public awareness by sharing local tips for carrying out maintenance to historic buildings with daily posts throughout the week on the What’s On Derry Strabane social media pages Facebook and Twitter with animations and further information also available on the Maintenance Matters webpage.

 


Friday 20th November, 12pm

The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) Ireland – Maintenance Matters in Ireland

National Maintenance Week (20-27th November 2020) is the SPAB’s annual reminder to give your home, whether it’s a 1930s semi-detached or a medieval manor, a maintenance check before the winter months. In order to be able to care for a building, it is important that you understand it. This illustrated lecture will focus on identifying and tackling commonly-encountered maintenance issues for old buildings across Ireland, with reference to typical building forms, materials and environmental conditions. This talk aims to make building maintenance accessible to all and focus on the two main activities of maintenance, which are, looking (for the problem) and doing (addressing the problem)! Presented by Jamie McNamara, SPAB Trustee & Ireland Guardian. Jamie has worked with the conservation of canals, churches, city regeneration schemes and within the traditional skills area.

The lecture is free to attend, but please register your place in advance on the SPAB website here.


Friday 20th November, 1pm

Chris McCollum: Historic Buildings – Damp and its Remedy

Join Chris McCollum and Ulster Architectural Heritage for an illustrated presentation and discussion around defects to your historic building which may be facilitating moisture into your building. Chris will be highlighting areas of key concern and to keep an eye on while showing case studies of how damp problems have been established and how they have been rectified.

 

Chris McCollum is a Chartered Building Surveyor, Accredited in Building Conservation (RICS) and works exclusively with historic buildings and structures.  He leads an award-winning Building Conservation Practice “McCollum Conservation” and is motivated by his enthusiasm for the buildings and people he works with.  His aim is to provide pragmatic expert advice where others see only problems or recommend excessive, damaging or unnecessary works.

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Tuesday 24th November, 7:30pm

Lisa Edden: Maintaining Chimneys, Roofs and other Lofty Building Elements

A live illustrated online Zoom presentation of the issues commonly found with high level building elements, focusing on chimneys but also looking at roof, parapet and central gutters along with other typical roof defects.

The talk will explore how these elements are best maintained and what to do when they go wrong in an appropriate conservation manner. Case studies, with a focus on Lurgan rooftops, will be included.

The talk will be presented by Lisa Edden, a Chartered Structural Engineer specialising in conservation and co-author of the guide “Roofs – A Guide to the Repair of Historic Roofs”, published by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in 2010. Lisa is a regular lecturer on various Applied Building Conservation diplomas, as well for the Irish Georgian Society and the Building Limes Forum Ireland.

Hosted by the Lurgan Townscape Heritage Initiative, this talk is being held as part of  Maintenance Week NI 2020 (20th November to 27th November), in collaboration with the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) and Ulster Architectural Heritage (UAH).

 

This event is FREE but registration is essential. To book for this event please register here.

 


Wednesday 25th November, 10am – 11:30am

Planning and Funding Regular Maintenance and Minor Repairs by The National Churches Trust

Sometimes we take our Places of Worship for granted, that they will always be there, that they will just take care of themselves. Maintenance plans and procedures can seem like a daunting prospect and are easily put off as we get on with the more important day-to-day stuff…..until, that is, the roof starts leaking or bits of masonry start falling off!

The National Churches Trust are delighted to be able to present a workshop, led by professionals, where we will explore the importance of maintenance and early diagnosis of potential issues as well as looking at what help is out there to help you stop minor problems becoming major ones.

This workshop is part of the new Treasure Ireland Project to support Places of Worship in Northern Ireland. See here for further details.

Speakers include Chris McCollum (Conservation Accredited Building Surveyor specialising in historic buildings) and Nigel Mills (Senior Church Support Officer from the National Churches Trust).

This interactive workshop will cover a variety of practical issues common to Places of Worship in Northern Ireland. These include:

  • The benefits of carrying out regular inspections and maintenance;
  • Common issues facing churches and how to resolve them;
  • How to devise and carry out a simple maintenance plan;
  • Making sure you are doing it right (what you can do yourself, what you should get help with, permissions etc);
  • New technologies available and cost saving tips and techniques;
  • What funding is available to churches in Northern Ireland and how to access it.

There will be opportunities to ask questions throughout the session and there will be time at the end to speak on a 1:1 basis.

This event is FREE but registration is essential. To book for this event please register here.


Wednesday 25th November, 12pm

Nathan Morrow: Masonry Maintenance at Glenarm Castle: Challenges & Solutions.

We will be taking a virtual visit to Glenarm Castle where Nathan Morrow of The Rock Stone Masonry and team will demonstrate the repair of a stone pillar with sphere capital. He will also be discussing the challenges of maintenance priorities, good repairs and understanding defects. We will also hear from Adrian Morrow, Glenarm Estate Manager, about the history of Glenarm Castle and how they are bringing life to the estate.

 

‘The Rock’ Stone Masonry derives its name from Nathan Morrow’s family farm at the head of the nine glens of Antrim that is rich in heritage stone buildings and walls. From a young age Nathan has had a passion for heritage building and has always been drawn to the repair of them. Nathan served his apprenticeship with a very skilled and qualified stone mason, learning all aspects of masonry from walling to monumental masonry having carried out conservation repairs to some of the most prestigious listed buildings in Northern Ireland. Having established The Rock Stone Masonry in 2006 the business provides masonry contracts for the private and public sector carrying out restoration, hand carving and maintenance, as well as cladding and repair of bridges. Nathan has obtained a NVQ Lv3 in Heritage Skills with an Assessors Award in the field and an affiliate with the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC). Nathan is the Traditional Skills Education Officer for the IHBC NI branch and recently completed the Royal Society of Ulster Architects (RSUA) Conservation Course.

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‘Carved at the Castle’

Over Nathan’s career he found that many traditional skills are slowly being dissolved by modern machinery. So, in 2020 he has collaborated with Glenarm Castle

Estate to provide a unique experience for people to learn various aspects of the ancient craft through workshops: ‘Carved at the Castle.’

These workshops will teach participants how to ‘V’ cut letters, lime point historical fabric and carry out maintenance and repairs throughout the estate alongside Nathan and the masons.

Specialising in the craft and developing peoples skills by using the ‘hands on’ traditional methods to keep these heritage skills alive.

Classes have been postponed due to Covid-19, however keep up to date here: https://www.therockstonemasonry.co.uk/carved-at-the-castle/

Or email: [email protected] directly for more information.

 


Wednesday 25th November, 2pm

Mark Patterson: Maintenance Mind-set

Join Mark Patterson for an illustrated presentation about the maintenance mind set when repairing and maintaining your historic building. With over 10 years’ experience working specifically with historic buildings, Mark applies his knowledge, expertise and specialist skills to provide sympathetic solutions to your building’s unique requirements. Mark will highlight the need for the correct use of products and what appropriates techniques should be used by craftsmen who understand and respect the historic building fabric which will protect and enhance your building for the future.

 

Founded in 2003 the Company was set up by a group of individuals united by their passion for restoring our built heritage.  From our base in Ballymena, we offer training & consultation, supply of quality materials along with restoration contracting to those looking to maintain and restore their traditional buildings.  Heritage employs highly skilled, motivated and experienced craftsmen and trains apprentices to ensure these skills are passed on to the next generation. 

At Heritage, we are passionate about offering solutions that see our built heritage properly restored.

Find out more: www.heritageltd.com 

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Wednesday 25th November, 7:30pm

Susan Roundtree: Maintaining Historic Brickwork

An illustrated Zoom presentation providing guidance on the maintenance and repair of historic brickwork. Beginning with an overview of the history of brickmaking and brick use in Ulster, the talk will then provide tips on how to identify different types of bricks and brickwork, the conservation principles associated with each and the common problems which occur. A case study showcasing example repair works will round off the presentation.

The talk will be presented by Conservation Architect Susan Roundtree, a brickwork expert who has written extensively on the topic. She is currently in the process of preparing a gazetteer of brickmaking in Ireland.

Hosted by the Lurgan Townscape Heritage Initiative, this talk is being held as part of Maintenance Week NI 2020 (20th November to 27th November), in collaboration with the Society for the
Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) and Ulster Architectural Heritage (UAH).

This event is FREE but registration is essential. To book for this event please register here.


Friday 27th November, 2pm

John Savage: Impact of climate change on our building stock & adaptations we can introduce to help future proof

Join John Savage for an engaging presentation on the impacts of climate change on our building stock, what to look out for and how we can introduce mitigation measures to help future proof our buildings in light of these changes. He will discuss the recent adaptations carried out to the Queen’s Lanyon Building as well as other case studies.

 

After leaving school John worked as a cabinet maker and joiner for the first 10 years of his career and in 1987 he won the Northern Ireland Skill Build competition in joinery and went on to obtain second place in the UK finals.

In 1993 he was appointed Clerk of Works for the stonework cleaning, restoration and ancillary works to Belfast City Hall (1994-1996).  After working with Dawson Stelfox on the restoration of Custom. House, John took up a position with Consarc Design Group and was made an Associate of the company in 2002. 

Over the last number of years John has project managed the conservation and restoration of some of the most important historic buildings in Northern Ireland and UK.  These include Belfast City Hall (2011), Custom House, St. George’s Market, The Albert Memorial, Christchurch Centre of Excellence College Square, Holy Cross Church Ardoyne, Exterior restoration of the Guildhall Derry~Londonderry and the Conservation, Restoration Project of the Lanyon Building (QUB), Claridge’s Hotel and Forbes House London.

From 2012 to 2016 Consarc were on the EH historic properties condition survey framework and from 2016 onwards Consarc have been on the EH framework covering Architect and Building Surveyor services for four lots (North, East & London, South and West).  As part of this John has surveyed some very prestigious buildings such as Rochester Castle, Temple Church in Bristol and Eltham Palace London. He is a member of the Lime Forum Ireland and acts as an industry advisor on several research projects with Queen’s University Belfast.

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Start:
20th November 2020 @ 10:00 am
End:
27th November 2020 @ 5:00 pm
Cost:
Free

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