Purpose

For centuries wood has been one of the most common and easiest to use construction materials. Used properly, wood does not deteriorate. Misused, it is vulnerable to attack by fungi or termites. This workshop will provide practical information on wood products and finish durability, types of exterior wood finishes, and preservation and renovation methods for historic wood structures. Old Salem is a living-history restoration of the Moravian church town of Salem founded in 1766.
 
 

Who Should Attend

Architects, engineers, wood scientists, builders, and others who want to learn the proper ways to protect and restore wood in historic structures.
 
 

Credits Available

Professional Development Hours (PDHs): The Industrial Extension Service is an Approved Sponsor of continuing professional competency activities for Professional Engineers. You will receive 6.25 PDHs for attending this course if you satisfy the course completion requirements and provide your PE registration number. The Industrial Extension Service will report your PDHs directly to the NC Board of Registration if we have your PE Number.

Learning Units for the American Institute of Architects (AIA): The Industrial Extension Service is registered with the AIA Continuing Education System (AIA/CES). This course meets the AIA/CES criteria for Quality Level I. AIA members attending this course will receive 6.25 learning units which will be reported directly to the AIA/CES.
 
 

Program Agenda
 
 

Thursday, October 21

8:00 am Registration

8:30 am Welcome and Introduction

8:45 am Wood Products and Finish Durability

9:45 am Break

10:00 am Types of Exterior Wood Finishes

11:00 am Cut Where it Shall be Directed: Forest Management in Wachovia

12:00 pm Lunch

1:30 pm Exploration on Your Own - See next section for more information

6:15 pm Banquet - Salem Inn

7:15 pm The Story of Salem
 

Friday, October 22

8:00 am Cruising Russia's Waterways: In Search of Historical Restoration in Russia

9:30 am Break

9:45 am Use, Reuse, and Care of Wood in Historic Preservation and Restoration: Facade Restoration

11:15 am Repair of Damaged Wood Using Engineered Adhesive Technology
 

Instructors

Bill Feist, Retired USDA Forest Service
Mike Hunt, Purdue University
John Larson, Old Salem
Joe Loferski, Virginia Tech
John Stahl, Advanced Repair Technology
Keyes Williamson, Old Salem
 
 

Workshop Location

The workshop will be held at the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) in historic Old Salem, Winston-Salem, NC.
 
 

Registration

Preregistration will be required by October 11. The workshop registration fee of $75 will cover one lunch, one banquet, and two breaks. Students' registration fee will be $35. Other meals and lodging are not included.  Register early since class size will be limited. Cancellation Policy: Fees will be refunded if notification is received by October 11. A $25 per person handling fee will be retained for cancellation.
 
 

Exploration on Your Own

Attendees of the conference can also purchase an optional exploration pass for $17 to explore the Old Salem area. Venues available with this pass include: Official restored buildings at Old Salem, MESDA, and The Gallery at Old Salem which will be showcasing "The Pleasure of Your Company: Presidential China 1789-1999."

For Additional Information Please Contact

*Bob Little, SII Dry Kilns
336-357-7146 (telephone), 336-357-2267 (fax)

*Larry Jahn, NC State University
919-515-5579 (telephone), 919-515-8739 (fax)
 
 

Registration Form

Preservation and Renovation of

Historic Wood Structures

October 21-22, 1999
 
 

Make checks payable to: Forest Products Society: Carolinas-Chesapeake Section. The registration fee for the conference is $75 per person ($35 per student) and an additional $17 per person for the optional exploration pass.
 
 

Name __________________________________
 
 

Company _______________________________
 
 

Title ___________________________________
 
 

PE# (for registered engineers) _______________
 
 

AIA# (for architects) ______________________
 
 

Address ________________________________
 
 

City/State/Zip ___________________________
 

Day Telephone __________________________
 

Total Amount Enclosed $__________________
 
 

Mail checks and registration form to: Larry Jahn, NC State University, Department of Wood and Paper Science, Wood Products Extension, Campus Box 8003, Raleigh, NC 27695-8003.