University of Vermont

HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM

1998 Class Schedule

Graduate HP students attend both Thursday lectures and Wednesday labs.

Continuing Education students are only required to attend Thursday lectures.

Go to graduate course description and assignments.

Go to Evening Division course description and assignments.

1998	Topic	Assignments
1/14	Lab overview, field kits, lab protocols, info resources
1/15	Course overview Preservation philosophies and standards Conservation science Dating buildings from archival & physical evidence: overview/review Curetage
1/21	Lab: Curetage Preservation philosophies and standards	Fram: 1-37, 40-63- Conservation activities and principles, 64-77- Inspection fault diagnosis, recording, 214-217 OHJ: 1-56, 151-166 PB 35: Understanding Old Buildings
1/22	Historic masonry construction Mortars: sands, lime, cements Mortar characterization tests "jam jar and vinegar" analysis	Assignment 1 (Building description) Fram: 1-37, 40-63- Conservation activities and principles, 64-77- Inspection fault diagnosis, recording, 214-217 OHJ: 1-56, 151-166 PB 35: Understanding Old Buildings PB 2: Repointing Mortar Joints Handouts: Dating chart, nail chart, styles WWW sites (read) HP 203 Mortar Analysis Case Study Nails: Clues to a Building's History The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties WWW sites (browse) UVM HP Links National Park Service Links to the Past National Register of Historic Places HABS/HAER
1/28	Lab: Basic mortar analysis- sampling, testing, reporting
1/29	Masonry construction and conservation: Building stone Discuss readings
2/4	Lab: producing mortars
2/5	Quiz Brick, terra cotta, tile	Assignment 2 (Building history) Fram: 144-147 PB 1: Cleaning Masonry Buildings PB 6: Dangers of Abrasive Cleaning PB 7: Preservation of Terra-cotta PB 38: Removing Grafffiti from Historic Masonry PB 40: Preserving Historic Ceramic Tile Floors
2/11	Masonry materials- lab & site visit
2/12	Masonry construction and conservation: Stuccos & renders Adobe Concrete Discuss readings	Assignment 3 (Architectural elements) Fram: 126-135 PB 5: Preservation of Historic Adobe Buildings PB 15: Preservation of Concrete PB 22: Preservation & Repair of Stucco
2/18	Basic mortar analysis- sampling, testing, reporting
2/19	Quiz Plaster Discuss readings	Fram: 172-175 OHJ: 253-281 PB 21: Repairing Flat Plaster PB 23: Preserving Ornamental Plaster
2/25	Plaster conservation- case studies & lab analysis
2/26	Wood- identification, construction, conservation Discuss readings	Assignment 4 (Mortar analysis) Fram: 116-121, 136-139 OHJ: 195-320 PB 26: Repair of Historic Log Buildings WWW: Taking Care of Your Old Barn
3/4	Wood conservation lab
3/5	Quiz Wood- identification, construction, conservation   Discuss readings	Assignment 5 (Elements descriptions) Fram: 164-167, 176-179, 186-189 OHJ: 99-128 PB 8: Aluminum & Vinyl Siding... PB 28: Painting Historic Interiors PB 37 Appropriate Methods for Reducing Lead-Paint Hazards in Historic Buildings WWW: finishes analysis chart
3/11	No class (HP grad research trips)
3/12	No class (HP grad research trips)
3/18	Spring break
3/19	Spring break
3/25	Lab: Microscopic finishes analysis
3/26	Paint- what is it?, basic finishes analysis	PB 10: Exterior Paint Problems PB 34: Composition Ornament PB 39: Controlling Unwanted Moisture in Historic Buildings
4/1	Lab: Paint failure & moisture diagnostics, paint finishing systems and specifications
4/2	Paint deterioration & diagnostics Discuss readings	Assignment 6 (Paint analysis) Fram: 148-163, 168-171 OHJ: 234-252 PB 5: Repair of Historic Wooden Windows PB 13: Steel Windows PB 33: Stained and Leaded Glass
4/8	Paint deterioration & diagnostics & treatments
4/9	Wallpaper & flooring Windows & doors	Assignment 7 (Condition) Fram: 79-115, 180-185 OHJ: 59-68, 169-233, 321-344 The Secretary of the Interior's Standards (Handout) PB 14: New Exterior Additions PB 17: Architectural Character PB 18: Rehabilitating Interiors PB 24: Heating, Ventilating, and Cooling PB 31: Mothballing PB 32: Making Historic Buildings Accessible
4/15	Window surveys and conservation
4/16	Foundations & drainage, fixtures & mechanical systems Treatment Strategies & Cost Estimates; Preservation Standards & Building Codes Architectural metals Roofing, chimneys, gutters,	Fram: 122-125, 140-143 OHJ: 29-98, 129-150 PB 4: Roofing for Historic Buildings PB 19: Repair of Wooden Shingle Roofs PB 29: Slate Roofs PB 30: Clay Tile Roofs PB 27: Maintenance & Repair of Cast Iron PB 25: Historic Signs
4/22	Lab/ site visit: Moisture control, plumbing, electrical
4/23	Oral presentations	Assignment 8 (treatment recommendations)
4/30	Final Quiz

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Revised 4/8/98
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