Historic Terracotta Restoration
This program provides an introduction to terracotta as an architectural cladding material, its manufacturing, overview of its performance, and methods of repair. Terracotta as an architectural material in the United States had a very short run as a predominant cladding material; lasting from the late nineteen century until the 1950’s. During that time period though it was manufactured and used in excess as a durable and decorative material. Terracotta by itself is a high performance material, however when failure does occur it is generally associated with the secondary material used i n the assembly. This session will focus on understanding the methods of deterioration and repair strategies as well as how architectural terracotta is still used in more contemporary applications.
PRESENTED BY:
Roy Ingraffia, Jr., Director of Industry Development & Tech Services, International Masonry Institute
Edward Gerns, Principal, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
Rachel Will, Senior Engineer, Wiss Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
CONTINUING EDUCATION: 1.5 AIA/LU HSW
COST / LUNCH: The cost to attend this seminar is $15 and registration is required and includes lunch.
SCHEDULE:
11:30 am – 11:50 pm Check-in & Seating
11:50 am – 12:00 pm Welcome & Tech Tip
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Seminar & Lunch
SEATING/REGISTRATION: Seating is limited to the first 60 professionals who reserve their tickets online.
This event is co-hosted and sponsored by International Masonry Institute.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Introduction to architectural terracotta as a historic building material and the various types of anchorage systems
- Familiarization with the types of conditions that might be encountered when addressing a terracotta restoration project.
- An overview of current methods and associated materials used for repair of architectural terracotta.
- Understanding of the maintenance procedures associated with repairs that may ensure long-term performance of the masonry system.