Tech Talk #4: Metals Preservation

Lecture #1: Beyond Rust: Innovative Solutions for Rehabilitating the Netherlands Carillon

Presenters: Anne Kopf, AIA, WELL AP (Quinn Evans), Nicole Ferran, PE (Matteo Ferran Structural Engineers)

The rehabilitation of this modernist bell tower has renewed a symbol of international gratitude.

Lecture #2: Monumental Aluminum of the New Deal and the Mysterious “Deplated” Finish

Presenter: Preston S. Hull, Building Conservation Associates

What color is aluminum? The word calls to mind the silvery metal of everyday objects such as aluminum foil and beer cans, whose tones are similar to those found on common aluminum building features such as flashings and window assemblies. However, this presentation will demonstrate that during the late 1920s and early 1930s, the color of aluminum was often counterintuitive. Indeed, during what might be described as the heyday of architectural metalwork—the Art Deco era—aluminum castings commonly received a finish so dark that it was almost black.

Continuing Education: 2.0 LU AIA CES credits will be offered for this Tech Talk.

Please note: Video will be recorded.

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This program is part of our Tech Talk series:

Tech Talk #1: Digital Technologies 10/21
Tech Talk #2: Tower Restoration 11/04
Tech Talk #3 Stone Weathering 11/21
Tech Talk #4 Metals Preservation 12/05