Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010 9:00-3:30Venue: Hall, Forestry Farm Park and Zoo

1903 Forestry Farm Park Drive, Saskatoon Instructor: Jim Stiven, Vintage Woodworks

Can I repair my windows? Should I replace them?

This is a technical workshop that will address the repair and replacement of wood windows. It will provide useful information on how to conduct repair work while balancing current functional requirements, aesthetics and energy efficiency. The workshop includes a hands-on demonstration, presentations by heritage conservation experts, and an analysis of the condition of wood windows at the Forestry Farm.

This course will focus on wood windows and will be of specific interest to building contractors, renovators, planners, architects, engineers, interior designers, building managers, building inspectors, building appraisers, building officials, local government staff and homeowners. It will also be of interest to potential applicants seeking cash grants from the Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation’s Heritage Conservation Grant Program or the City of Saskatoon’s Façade Rehabilitation or Renovation Program.

Space is limited, so sign up soon!COST TO REGISTER: $70CONTACT: Lenore Swystun, Saskatoon Heritage SocietyTELEPHONE: For more information, call Lenore at 306-653-2385 REGISTRATION ONLINE: http://www.picatic.com/ticket/event86560This event is hosted by the Saskatoon Heritage Society.Refreshments for breaks and lunch are provided and included in the cost.

Learning Objectives• Become familiar with wood windows,

their technology and design, code requirements and the energy efficiencies of windows.

• Recognize the challenges of balancing a window’s aesthetic and historic integrity, its contemporary use, conservation options, the benefits of natural ventilation and thermal performance.

• Prepare to conduct an analysis of options including window repair and replacement when undertaking a project to update a building.

WOOD WINDOW Workshop

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