Conserving Timberwork and Timber Windows
A day focusing on the use and the repair of timberwork in Scotland’s buildings, with a special focus on traditional sash and case windows.
Three morning talks will examine the wealth of timberwork in Scotland’s traditional buildings, from major structural features like joists and rafters, to delicate finishing details like skirting boards, mouldings and panelling.
We will look at how these features should be repaired, maintained and conserved. We will also focus part of our discussion on ways to repair traditional simple sash and case windows.
A networking lunch will provide you with the opportunity to continue discussions and explore the Engine Shed.
In the afternoon, there will be guided tours of Stirling’s Church of the Holy Rude and the nearby Great Hall of Stirling Castle to inspect their remarkable timber roof structures – one being ancient and the other of recent construction.
For those who cannot join us in person, a virtual ticket is available for the morning only.
Learning outcomes
You will:
- discover the variety of timber types, their physical characteristics and their uses in Scotland’s traditional buildings
- understand typical decay, defects and weathering issues in structural and finishing timberwork and how best to address these issues according to current standards of good conservation practice
- understand the design, manufacture and use of timber sash and case windows, how they operate and why problems arise, and how to keep them in good working order
Dates
Performances on 3/18/2025 12:00:00 AM
Conserving Timberwork and Timber Windows
Tuesday 18 March 2025 9:30AM to 4:00PM
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Engine Shed , Forthside Way, Stirling, FK8 2BY
We encourage students, graduates, heritage professionals and building practitioners from all disciplines interested in developing their knowledge and practice in traditional buildings to consider attending.
We also welcome anyone responsible for a traditional building or with an interest in the broader aspects of building conservation in Scotland.
This learning session can be used towards your continued professional development (CPD). A certificate of attendance will be issued following participation.
Who should attend?- Refreshments will be provided on arrival and lunch will be catered. Please contact our events team with any special dietary requirements.
Afternoon Site Visit
- Walking will be required on the afternoon tour, so please wear suitable footwear and dress appropriately for seasonal weather as the tour will go ahead even if wet.
Cancellation and Refunds
- Visit Historic Environment Scotland's Consumer Terms Site for information on our cancellation and refund policy.
Tickets must be purchased ‘per individual’
If you would like to book multiple tickets on behalf of your organisation, invoicing can be arranged. Please email technicaleducation@hes.scot for more information.
Group bookingsHistoric Scotland Members can claim 10% discount using the promo code HSMember. Please bring your membership card with you on the day. Not a member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits.
Students currently undertaking a college or university course can use the code Student to obtain a free ticket. This is only redeemable when signing up with a valid student email address and upon production of a valid student ID card.
Discounted tickets- morning learning session (virtual attendance) - $30.00 (Rank = 0)
Online access to the morning of lectures and Q&A.
- morning learning session (in person) - $45.00 (Rank = 0)
A morning of lectures, Q&A and networking lunch at the Engine Shed in Stirling.
- full day experience (in person) - $75.00 (Rank = 0)
A morning of lectures, Q&A and networking lunch at the Engine Shed in Stirling, plus the afternoon guided tour of Stirling’s Church of the Holy Rude and Great Hall of Stirling Castle.
Our full-day events sell out quickly. If tickets sell out, you'll be able to join our waiting list and be first in line if we release more tickets.
We encourage students, graduates, heritage professionals and building practitioners from all disciplines interested in developing their knowledge and practice in traditional buildings to consider attending.
We also welcome anyone responsible for a traditional building or with an interest in the broader aspects of building conservation in Scotland.
This learning session can be used towards your continued professional development (CPD). A certificate of attendance will be issued following participation.
Who should attend?- Refreshments will be provided on arrival and lunch will be catered. Please contact our events team with any special dietary requirements.
Afternoon Site Visit
- Walking will be required on the afternoon tour, so please wear suitable footwear and dress appropriately for seasonal weather as the tour will go ahead even if wet.
Cancellation and Refunds
- Visit Historic Environment Scotland's Consumer Terms Site for information on our cancellation and refund policy.
Tickets must be purchased ‘per individual’
If you would like to book multiple tickets on behalf of your organisation, invoicing can be arranged. Please email technicaleducation@hes.scot for more information.
Group bookingsHistoric Scotland Members can claim 10% discount using the promo code HSMember. Please bring your membership card with you on the day. Not a member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits.
Students currently undertaking a college or university course can use the code Student to obtain a free ticket. This is only redeemable when signing up with a valid student email address and upon production of a valid student ID card.
Discounted tickets