The lecture will focus on the conservation-restoration of heritage buildings with an emphasis on architectural woodwork and in particular wood windows and doors. Using actual examples such as Dundurn Castle and The Hamilton Club as well as various private owed residences, we will explore correct techniques of restoration that encompass both traditional skills and modern technology. We will show how correct and sympathetic restoration methods can directly transform and enhance historical properties.

We will focus on how traditional windows and doors can be upgraded to current thermal and acoustic levels. How traditional windows can be made to work and to continue functioning with the augmentation of modern technology. The long term advantages of keeping original windows will be examined from the aesthetic viewpoint, operational considerations and financial perspectives.

Alan Stacey, Conservator, C & G UK

Alan Stacey is a materials conservation specialist, trained in both an indentured five year apprenticeship as well as at Salisbury College, England. Alan achieved distinction in his City & Guilds diploma. (1983) Alan worked in professional practice in Europe and in the UK for over two decades before immigrating to Canada where he now leads a specialist team of historic building conservation specialists that are dedicated to the preservation of Canadas built heritage. Alan lectures on the principles of building conservation to professionals with audiences from all levels of Government, Construct Canada, and The Educational Round Table for Education in the Heritage Field, as well as providing education in building conservation at the community level. Alan is a member ICOMOS Canada, Canadian Association of Conservators, Architectural Conservancy of Ontario, Heritage Canada The National Trust.