Conserving Timberwork and Timber Windows

There is a wealth of timberwork in Scotland’s traditional buildings, from major structural features like joists and rafters, to delicate finishing details like skirting boards, mouldings and panelling. Our three morning talks will look at how these features should be repaired, maintained and conserved. We will also focus part of our discussion on the ways and means of repairing the remarkably sophisticated yet simple sash and case window.

A networking lunch will provide you with the opportunity to continue discussions and explore the Engine Shed.

In the afternoon, there will be guided tours of Stirling’s Church of the Holy Rude and the nearby Great Hall of Stirling Castle to inspect their remarkable timber roof structures – one being ancient and the other of recent construction.

For those who cannot join us in person, a virtual ticket is available for the morning learning sessions.

Learning outcomes

You will:

1. Discover the variety of timber types, their physical characteristics and their uses in Scotland’s traditional buildings

2. Understand typical decay, defects and weathering issues in structural and finishing timberwork and how best to address these issues according to current standards of good conservation practice

3. Understand the design, manufacture and use of timber sash and case windows, how they operate and why problems arise, and how to keep them in good working order

Who should attend?

We encourage graduates, heritage professionals and building practitioners from all disciplines interested in developing their knowledge and practice in traditional buildings to consider attending.

We also welcome anyone with responsibility for maintaining a traditional property, from architects, surveyors and building managers to fabric convenors, agents and homeowners.

Additional Information

Historic Scotland Members can claim 10% discount using the promo code HSMember. Please bring your membership card on the day.

Students currently undertaking a college or university course can use the code Student24 to obtain a free ticket. This is only redeemable when signing up with a valid student email address and upon production of a valid student ID card.

Refreshments will be provided on arrival and lunch will be catered.

Cancellations and Refunds

Visit https://www.historicenvironment.scot/terms-and-conditions/ticketing-terms-and-conditions/consumer-terms/ for information on our cancellation and refund policy.

More information

Visit the Engine Shed website for more information: https://www.engineshed.scot/

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