RIBA CPD Showcase

Stone selection and maintenance

What a wealth of stone types and textures we can call upon from our native shores. Add to that the plethora of granite and marble types available from continental Europe alone, and the choice is truly dizzying. The following CPDs offer guidance on stone and masonry selection and maintenance. Many seminars are now available online. This is not always shown here so, if a seminar is of interest to you, do click on the link and check.
Seminar, by Stonehealth Ltd
A practical guide to the different methods of cleaning masonry, including advice on effective and sympathetic cleaning practises and those that can be harmful to both masonry and/or the environment. Covers issues such as chemical use, poultices, cleaning machinery and mineral repair mortar.

Stonehealth manufactures the well-known and widely-used DOFF steam cleaning and TORC vortex cleaning systems. It also provides consultation services and feasibility studies to contractors and specifiers. Stonehealth prides itself on being the expert in masonry conservation and restoration, with over 35 years’ experience.

Duration: one hour + Q&A
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