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International Masonry Institute | Virtual Seminar Series – May Event
May 25, 2023 @ 11:45 am - 1:15 pm
May 25, 2023
Masonry Cleaning Approach and Methodology
LOCATION: Virtual Event
Cost: While the seminar is free, registration is required. The deadline for registration is the Monday before the program’s date.
1 AIA LU/HSW per session
Agenda
12 -1 p.m. | Seminar
1-1:15 p.m. | Question and Answer, Conclude
Speaker: Casey Weisdock
Learn the parameters that surround and affect decisions on historic masonry surface treatment, including patina, soiling, weathering, cleaning, and matching – before and during the project. These include aligning the purposes of cleaning with expectations, who makes decisions and when, applicable standards, methods of specifying cleaning, developing a cleaning plan, and field considerations like sequence of work, environment conditions, protection, and field testing and mock-ups. We’ll discuss currently available treatment including water, misting, detergents, chemical, biocides, poultice methods, micro-abrasive systems, mechanical hand tool methods, and laser. Walk away with an understanding of how to select the method(s) appropriate for your projects.
