In 2010, we will once again offer a series of hands-on workshops designed to benefit homeowners and architects alike. If you are a resident of an old house, have an interest in building, need AIA credits, want to learn from top professionals on the latest building techniques, want to begin your first do-it-yourself project, or to add to your repertoire of home repair skills, look no further. Architects also earn 2 AIA CES credits at each of these workshops. (See AIA Rochester for more information.)

2010 workshop dates coming soon!

Fall 2009 Workshop calendar:

November 2: Siding for Your Historic House - Assessment, Treatment and Maintenance
Peter Treib, preservation consultant and owner of Preservation Matters, 6:30-8:30 p.m., William B. Morse Lumber Co., 40 Jarley Road, Henrietta.

• Understand the history and function of exterior building cladding systems

• Learn about siding materials and installation procedures

• Review maintenance procedures

• Investigate reasons for materials’ deterioration

• Understand repair and replacement methods - assess the amount of work required to do these repairs in order to make an educated decision about doing it yourself or contracting the work.

• $25 advance, $30 at door

November 9: Identifying and Addressing Residential Lead Paint Hazards
Elizabeth McDade, Program Coordinator, Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning and Sue Kreiser, President, Jade Enterprises of Rochester, Inc., 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency, 1150 University Avenue, Rochester.

• Identify potential residential lead paint hazards

• Awareness of long- term health issues in both children and adults as a result of exposure to lead paint

• Safely address residential lead paint hazards (new EPA RRP rule, potential funding resources)

• What’s involved in getting tested and cleared for lead paint hazards

• Understanding lead safe work practices and learn about the expected costs for remediation.

• $25 advance, $30 at door

November 18: Green Systems and Practices for the Health of your House
Jay Tovey, President, Tovey Co., a Rochester-based building firm that specializes in energy efficient renovations and restorations and builds Energy Star homes., 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Rochester Home Builders Association headquarters, 20 Wildbriar Road, Henrietta.

• Explain the benefits of “green” design and practices.

• Explore how basic “green” principals might be incorporated into existing homes and home renovations.

• Identify the main threat to a house’s sustainability and some possible solutions.

• Diagnose the efficiency of mechanical systems in your home.

• Describe how modern technique and technology can be incorporated into your house.

• Architects don't want to miss this opportunity to earn 2 AIA CES credits while getting the most current thinking from a "green professional." Learn the builders perspective on trends in foam insulation and the benefits of open cell versus closed cell in various buildings.

• Homeowners will gain useful information to make their house healthier and save money, with specific tips offered for older historic homes.

• $25 advance, $30 at door

Already held:

October 19: Providing Comfort Heating and Cooling for your Historic House
Dave Feldman, owner of Feldman Heating and Cooling, a local firm specializing in HVAC for over 90 years, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Stone-Tolan House, 2370 East Avenue, Brighton.

• Providing comfort heating and cooling for your historic house

• Identify historic heating and cooling methods

• Evaluate the current applications and efficiency of historic heating and cooling methods

• Identify modern heating and cooling methods

• Learn the methods by which historic heating and cooling systems could be upgraded to meet present day requirements

• Learn methods to make these systems energy efficient

The 2009 Your Old House workshop series is sponsored by Jay P Tovey, Inc. and Matthews & Fields Lumber Company. This project has also been funded in part by a grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s John E. Streb Preservation Fund for New York.

A very special thank you to William B Morse Lumber Company, Rochester Home Builders Association, and the Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency for allowing us to use their facility for our workshops.