6 Conserving Windows and Doors English Heritage and the Building Research Establishment are jointly sponsoring a Framing Opinions Seminar in York on 10 March 1993 at Sc. Williams College, a Grade I listed building originally built as accommodation for chantry priests at York Minster. The theme is cost-effective conservation of windows and doors. The day is aimed at Conservation Officers and other professionals dealing with the repair of historic buildings. English Heritage believes that historic windows and doors can have their lives extended in a benign and cost-effective manner, and have their performance uprated without detriment ro their special architectural interest. The full programme of speakers includes Dr Ivan Hall on the historical development of English windows; Roger Berry and Dr Roy Miller of the BRE on problems of decay, and the importance of maintenance and good painting practice; Michael Coupe, Head of Planning at English Heritage, on planning and rhe erosion of character; and 'Mr Framing Opinions', John Fidler, introducing the event and talking on the repair and upgrading of traditional windows. The fee is £45 plus VAT, to include THE CONSERVATION PORTFOLIO In the December 1992 edition of the Portfolio are: KeymerN ew Terracotta range Midland Lead Manufacturers - Cast Lead Sheeting and Flashing Pilkington Glass Ltd - Decorative and Antique Glass Manufacturers Oriel, acid etched decorative glassed Warwick, newly launched antique glass Daniel Platt Ltd - Triton Natural Clay Roofs Sugg Lighting Ltd - Lanterns, Lamp Posts and Column Mountings NEWS COMING EVENTS papers, morning coffee and afternoon tea and a buffet lunch. There will also be a trade exhibition of firms/products relevant to the seminar. York is easily accessible by rail and road; car users will be encouraged to use the City's Park and Ride scheme at Askham Bar! A full programme with booking form is available directfrom ERE. Contact Mrs. P. Rowley, Conferenceand Seminar Manager, Building Research Establishment, Carston, Watford WD2 7JR, tel: (0923) 664848 or 664765. Raising the Roof A small group of ACO Southern Branch members is working hard to organise the next Branch conference to be held at Winchester Guildhall on Saturday 27 March. Following on from the successful 1992 event on the repair of traditional windows, this conference is again of a practical nature and examines the problems and solutions of repairing historic roof covenngs. The lectures will examine, for example, lead, thatch, rainwater disposal systems, common detailing problems, architectural salvage and theft, roof insulation and ventilation. There will also be a trade show which will give some of the suppliers of the more unusual roofing materials such as T.pren joints, roof vents, cast iron rainwater goods (not too unusual surely--Ed)., shingles etc the opportunity to display their goods and services. A conference leaflet and booking form are enclosedwith this copy of Context. Further information from Marion Brinton (0962 846833) or Zoe Croad(071-973 3776). The number of delegatesis limited. Book early to avoid disappointment! Conservation in the Commonwealth, 12 May 1993 Taking place at the Commonwealth Institute, one of only two 1960s buildings to receive a Grade II* listing, the conference will bring together expertise from the Commonwealth including Britain. Practitioners from Nigeria, Kenya, Jamaica, India and Canada will be presenting significant case studies. The day has the support of the Heritage Ministry, English Heritage and the Commonwealth Association of Architects. The conference is suitable for Conservation Officers, planners and architects. For further details and information contact Fenella White, Head of Education & Resources, Commonwealth Institute, Kensington High Street, London W8 6NQ, tel: 071-603 4535. HOPPERHEAD CRAFTSMANSHIP During the recent stripping and recovering of the 200 square metre Library roof of St Pauls Cathedral, an additional hopperhead and outlet was required to supplement the one existing one and to conform with Lead Sheer Association guidelines. To ensure an exact match, a mould was taken from the original and the new hopperhead was formed by traditional methods using sand cast lead by specialist lead-worker Gilbert Cooper at Linford-Bridgeman's workshops in Lichfield. CONTEXT 36
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