Learning Objectives:

• Identify common masonry problems when visually assessing a historic masonry structure.
• Differentiate between suitable and unsuitable materials as well as techniques for preservation of historic masonry structures.
• Learn to write expert specifications based on industry standards and best practices for quality assurance and quality control over historic masonry preservation materials and techniques.
• Evaluate project-specific materials and techniques for preserving historic masonry structures in-situ against historic preservation industry standards and best practices.

Course Description: This course guides specifiers through a system of best practices from planning to installation that consistently produce excellent results for projects that involve restoration and preservation of historic masonry structures.

Fulfill your architects’ professional license requirement for continuing education credits by the end of the year and learn new methods for better project results. Take this free, three-hour, continuing education session that includes classroom lecture, PowerPoint presentation, actual mock-ups as well as workshop material installation and technique demonstrations.

The course is led by Mario Machnicki, Founder and President of US Heritage Group. Machnicki earned his engineering degree from the College of Technology in Radom, Poland. His experience includes up to 30 years providing consulting, training and material supply to more than one thousand masonry restoration/preservation projects on heritage sites across North America. Machnicki actively participates as a member of professional organizations including The National Trust for Historic Preservation, ASTM (various committees), International Building Limes Forum, International Council on Monuments and Sites.

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