Meet: 12:00 PM Departure: 12:30 PM This session in the City of Westmount includes the Westmount City Hall, Westmount Library, Greenhouses, and Victoria Hall as essential conservation sites. Participants will learn that City Hall involves a mix of traditional and innovative restoration techniques for the slate roof, masonry, and window restoration. Attendees will learn about the laser cleaning and other techniques used in the masonry cleaning. The session will include discussions about the challenges of matching slate and the restoration of leaded-glass windows. Architects will share lessons learned along the way. Westmount Library is an interesting example of late nineteenth century civic architecture with a 1990s addition. The City will present their policy on heritage conservation.
Learning Objectives:
Assess the stone and brick masonry restoration techniques evaluated and used in all masonry buildings on the site.
Explain the slate roofing challenges in matching the natural material and the detailing required to retain appropriate exposures and flashing.
Describe the primary challenges of the restoration of glass and metal greenhouse restoration.
Discuss the impact of the city’s heritage policies on the historic structures.
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