Szerelmey Ltd

Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Material type: Seminar

Building conservation and heritage

The Design of Natural Stone, Non-Load Bearing Cladding and the Failure of Cladding

This seminar looks at the design of stonework, concentrating on the main requirements for good practice. It aims to increase the knowledge and understanding of the selection of stone and how it can be used in construction. This includes the different types of stone, extraction, selection process, design, fixing, finishes, British standards and sustainability. It will help you to understand the following topics:
- Looks at the design of stonework
- Guidance given on good practise, building regulations and the influence of Eurocodes
- Case studies provided to highlight potential problems and the ways to overcome and avoid these situations

RIBA Core Curriculum:

Legal, regulatory and statutory compliance

Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Material type: Seminar

The Use of Natural Stone in Interiors

The purpose of this seminar is to increase the knowledge and understanding of the use of natural stone for internal applications. This includes stone selection, design, installation, standards and guidance. It will help you to understand the following topics:
- Stone as a building material for internal use
- Design possibilities and limitations
- Fixing and installing stone for internal use
- Sustainable aspects of the material
- Best practice for good design

RIBA Core Curriculum:

Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Material type: Seminar

Typical Cleaning Techniques and Restoration of Terracotta, Faience and Brickwork

This seminar provides an overview of the cleaning and restoration of terracotta, faience and brick buildings. It will help you to understand the following topics:
- Highlights the importance of detailed surveys on brick, terracotta and faience buildings and sample cleaning areas to ensure the correct cleaning and restoration methods are employed
- Fully describes all traditional techniques
- Case studies provided to highlight potential problems and the ways to overcome or avoid these situations

RIBA Core Curriculum:

Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Material type: Seminar

Building conservation and heritage

Typical Cleaning Techniques, Restoration and Conservation of Natural Stone

This seminar provides an overview of the cleaning and restoration of stone facades of buildings and incorporates case studies of stone restoration projects. It will help you to understand the following topics:
- Highlights the importance of detailed surveys on stone buildings and sample cleaning areas to ensure the correct cleaning and restoration methods are employed
- Fully describes all traditional techniques
- Case studies provided to highlight potential problems and the ways to overcome or avoid these situations

RIBA Core Curriculum:

Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Material type: Seminar

The Use of Terracotta and Faience in Modern Buildings

This seminar provides an overview of terracotta and faience and will give you a sound, basic knowledge of how this material can be used in the construction industry. It will help you to understand the following topics:
- Looks at the design and production of faience
- General fixing and installation information
- Explanation of different forming methods
- Summary of glazing – techniques, technical information and scope
- How extrusion is different from hand production
- The sustainable benefit of faience/terracotta

RIBA Core Curriculum:

Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Material type: Seminar