Wednesday 10 October 2012, 9.30am - 5 pm

The course


An examination of the causes of decay in hardwoods and softwoods, fungal and insect damage. Treatments with and without the use of chemicals, monitoring to maintain healthy buildings.

- Timber science: introduction to the biology of hardwood and softwood timber and its decay.
- The effects of modern forestry.
- Fungal and insect decay and new advances in treatment.
- Current research in treatment methods.
- Monitoring the building environment to maintain healthy timber.
- Consequences of fire damage and dereliction.
- Visit to buildings to view fungal and insect attack.

The tutor


Dr Brian Ridout works for English Heritage as a timber decay specialist.

Participant information

The course will be limited to 12 participants.

Fee

£99 per person, to include tuition, teas and coffees and a light lunch.

The Museum

The Weald & Downland Open Air Museum has over 45 historic building exhibits.  It is also home to the award winning and innovative Downland Gridshell, which houses a conservation workshop and artefact store, and is also used for many practical courses.  The Museum runs a full programme of courses in historic building conservation and traditional rural trades and crafts, along with MSc programmes in Building Conservation and Timber Building Conservation. Please telephone for further details.

To book, download a form here.  Alternatively, fill in the booking request below.

Make a Booking Request

 
This is an initial booking request form, and does not guarantee a place on the course. The Adult Learning Team will check the availability of the course, and reply to you as soon as possible - usually within one working day.