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OLD HOUSE
GARDEN DOCTOR
Function of an old structure and how your gardens and shrubs
affect your old home.
How to make it work for your home and to apply it. Going to
historic structures and observing potential problems and finding
the solutions.
Course time: 1 day (8 hours)
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PAINT PRATICES FOR HISTORIC
STRUCTURES
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR
| Course time: Could be broken up
or done all at once. Two sessions at 8 HR days. Could
also include function of a structure add one day at 8
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SNUG AND SOUND
RESTORATION & WEATHERIZATION OF WINDOWFRAMES AND SASH
Learn about the restoration of wood windows frames, including
paint removal and epoxy repair. Follow sash restoration
projects from start to finish including removal, repair, and
reinstallation, paint removal and reapplication glazing and
reinstallation. Examine the pros and cons of window
weatherization, including effects of storm windows.
Course time: 6 classes at HRS a class.
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PLASTER WALL REPAIR
Plaster wall stabilization, history of plaster wall systems and
materials used. What products and how a plaster wall functions
and why.
Course time:16 Hours. Two days hands
on and class rooms.
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RESTORATION AND REPAIRS ON HISTORIC
PORCHES
Learn how it was put together to function over time. Materials
to be used and why, epoxy repairs, Dutchmen's. Avoid common
mistakes that are made when repairing a porch on period home.
Course time: 8 HRS. One day
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FUNCTION AND VENTILATION IN A HISTORIC STRUCTURE
Learn the original way the structure works and what happens when
we change it. We will teach you how to compensate for the
changes
Repair the problem rather than fix the damage. Show how
structure was meant to breath and pros and cons on
installation. How to make it work better today without
devastating structures integrity.
Course time: 8 HRS. One day
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STABILIZATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF A HISTORIC STRUCTURE
Learn methods of stabilization, how to maintain the restoration
every year rather than total restoration and learn cost
effectiveness of the systems in place. You can also learn how
to cost averag your projects.
| Course time:8 HRS. One day |
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RRP PRE TRAINING CLASS FOLLOWED BY RRP COURSE -
RENIVATION-REPAIR AND PAINTING
How it affects you and your family. How to locate great
historic craftsmen. Lead safe work practices.
| Course time:8 HRS one day |
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MOTH BALLING A HISTORIC STRUCTURE
Hands on structure as class, go thru all the ways and why's you
should do proper moth balling.
| Course time:16 Hours. Two days |
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COURSE MATERIALS NEEDED
Respirators, N-11 Masks, Clothing, and personal protection
safety glasses etc.
TEACHER COSTS
$400 per day. Depends on how many days consecutive in a row.
Gas, food and lodging could be at an individuals home to cut
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