Free exhibition, talks, on building conservation

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An exhibition at Castletown House in Celbridge this weekend will offer advice and demonstrations on a range of skills and materials needed in the restoration and conservation of heritage buildings, writes Brian Byrne.

Organised by the Irish Georgian Society in association with Kildare County Council and the Office of Public Works, the event will involve more than two dozen craftspeople who use traditional skills.

It will be open between 10am-5pm on Saturday/Sunday 15/16 June.

Speakers will discuss a wide range of subjects, including how to reduce energy consumption and carbon use, controlling damp, and adaptation and reuse of of everyday buildings as part of sustainable development

Among the subjects will be sash window repairs; use of lime-based mortars; decorative plasterwork; ironwork; slate roofing; thatching; stained glass and fanlight conservation; stone carving; dry stonewall construction; and furniture and clock restoration and more.

Information stands will also be on site, hosted by the Irish Georgian Society, Kildare County Council’s Heritage and Conservation Office, the Office of Public Works, the Society for Protection of Ancient Buildings Ireland, Construction Industry Federation’s Register of Heritage Contractors, Dry Stone Wall Association of Ireland and the Institute of Clerk of Works and Building Inspectors in Ireland, where expert advice on planning law, insurance and finance can be gathered.

The event is free and no booking is required.



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