Free Historic Wood Workshop: Sept 25th in Black Hawk

[Eidman, Patrick]

Workshop opportunity! Spots are expected to go fast.

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Blue skies and bright sunshine are part of what we all love about Colorado! That is, except for what it does to historic wood. High altitude, UV exposure, and extreme weather conditions can all wreak havoc on our historic wood buildings.   This leads many to believe that wood features need to be replaced at the first sign of damage. But is that true? Can they be salvaged?   Come to a FREE day-long workshop conducted by Ron Anthony of Anthony & Associates to learn more. Ron is a nation-wide expert in the field of “wood archaeology.” In a combination of classroom lectures and field training, you will learn about: Wood as a historic construction material Factors that affect wood performance What to look for and where to look in a historic wood structure How to determine when you need help Considerations for making informed decisions Field assessments
Workshop will focus on evaluating the condition of historic wood features and structural elements, and understanding their importance to an overall preservation project. Participants will learn to identify clues to the age and condition of the wood, as well as determine whether or not any structural modifications have been made.   Workshop details: Date: September 25, 2015 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm No admission fee! Workshop hosted at Historic Crook’s Palace, 200 Gregory Street, Black Hawk Light breakfast, catered lunch, and snacks will be provided. Handouts available to attendees. Attendees: We encourage CLG commissioners (up to 2 people per CLG), planners, non-profit members, architects, structural engineers, contractors, and college students to attend, but all Colorado residents are welcome. Note: Attendees must be able to walk from classroom location at Crook’s Palace on Gregory Street in Black Hawk to the field site on High Street (approximately ¼ of a mile with a hill or stairs to climb).
To registeR: Please email Sara Lang at the City of Black Hawk’s Community Planning & Development Department at sl...@cityofblackhawk.org no later than September 18, 2015.   Workshop will be limited to 30 attendees and we expect it to fill up quickly, so contact Sara now to reserve your spot! Once the session is filled, registrants will be notified of their status and a waiting list will be kept in case of cancellations.   When you email to request a spot in the workshop, please include the following information: Why are you interested in this workshop? What is your title/job description? What is your level of experience/knowledge with wood? What are your areas of interest relating to wood?   “The activity that is the subject of this material has been financed in part with Federal funds from the National Historic Preservation Act, administered by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior for History Colorado.  However, the contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of the Interior or History Colorado, nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Department of the Interior or History Colorado.”
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