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U.S. Department of the Interior 645 University Parkway 645 University Parkway
National Center for Preservation Natchitoches LA 71457 Natchitoches LA 71457
Technology and Training
Kirk Cordell, Executive 318-356-7444
Natchitoches LA Director www.ncptt.nps.gov

National Center for Preservation Technology & Training

NCPTT Emerging Programs 2010
Mission

NCPTT advances the application of science and technology to historic preservation. Working in the fields of archeology, architecture,
landscape architecture and materials conservation, the Center accomplishes its mission through training, education, research, technol-
ogy transfer and partnerships.

At a Glance

Tel-Net Course: Cemetery Landscape Maintenance

NCPTT will conduct an online training event this spring addressing landscape maintenance issues in historic cemeteries. The course will
provide an overview of landscape issues and their impact on cemetery historic resources.

Comparative Study of the Effects of Herbicides on Masonry

NCPTT is initiating a research on the effects of commercially available herbicides on masonry. The study will include testing a select
group of herbicides on three to four materials to determine potential long-term salt damage.

LEED Training
NCPTT will offer Green Preservation: A LEED Technical Review and Exam Preparation Workshop on April 21-23. This three day work-
shop will prepare participants to take the LEED Green Associate Exam. This workshop is held in partnership with NPS Intermountain
Regional Office, Cultural Resources Management Program and will be at their offices at the Old Santa Fe Trail Building in Santa Fe, N.M.

Preservation of Wood in Historic Structures Workshop

Working with APT and Taliesin Preservation Inc., NCPTT is developing a workshop on the preservation of wood in historic structures that
will be held at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin near Spring Green, Wisc. Participants will gain a better understanding of how the various
professions can interact from conception through completion to have a successful preservation project that has wood as a principle
component. The workshop will take place early summer 2010.

Masonry Conservation and Lime Mortar Workshop

In partnership with the University of Florida Preservation Institute: Nantucket, NCPTT will offer a one-week workshop on masonry
conservation and traditional lime mortars in Nantucket, Mass., August 2-6. Participants will work with skilled and experienced masons
to undertake the repair of an early-nineteenth-century structure associated with Nantucket’s famed whaling industry. The hands-on
workshop will include assessment of existing conditions, site preparation, removal of inappropriate mortar, cleaning of joints, filling
joints neatly, and final dressing of joints.

Limewash Telnet Course

Based on NCPTT’s research on traditional limewashes, the National Center is developing a course on the preparation and application of
limewash to be offered through the NPS Tel-Net. The hour-long course will introduce participants to the history of limewash and it uses
today. As part of the course we will be showing the Preparation and Application of Limewash video that NCPTT created in 2008.

Comparative Study of the Effectiveness of Rust Converters for Protection of Ironwork

NCPTT is researching the effectiveness of rust converters for protection of historic ironwork. Corrosion of iron leads to damage and loss
of integrity of many metal objects, from decorative ironwork to historic fire arms. The first step in treating and preserving iron objects is
treatment with a rust converter (a chemical that slows oxidation and drives off moisture from metal surfaces).

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NCPTT Video Production: Lifting and Hoisting a Grave Marker

NCPTT is adding a new volume in its series of preservation-related education videos. This video focuses on safe techniques for lifting
larger grave markers using a hoist. Often the repair and maintenance of a broken grave marker requires moving large heavy pieces of
stone which are too heavy to lift by one or two people. This video will demonstrate the use of an economical tripod hoist and provides
important safety recommendations.

3D Laser Scanning of Cultural Objects

With the addition of a Konica-Minolta Vivid 9i Laser scanning camera, NCPTT is exploring new possibilities for documentation of
cultural heritage. NCPTT will develop preservation applications with the new equipment, including the creation of virtual collections,
accurate object documentation, and forgery detection, among others.

Eddy Current Analysis Workshop

NCPTT leads conservation and preservation fields for developing new nondestructive techniques of analysis. Researchers have devel-
oped a second-generation low cost eddy current analyzer which will be unveiled at the second half-day workshop on “Eddy Currents
for Metal Testing,” in conjunction with the 38th annual American Institute for Conservation meeting, to be held May 11 in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin. Cost is $79 for registered participants of the AIC meeting.

National Cemetery Conservation Workshop

This two-day workshop addresses landscape and headstone maintenance issues unique to National Cemeteries. National Park Service
instructors will address topics such as raise and realignment of headstones, gentle cleaning methods for grave markers, weed whipping
and others. The workshop is scheduled for June in Vicksburg, Miss.

Basics for Historic Building Exterior Care

NCPTT is partnering with the Historic Preservation Program at the University of Texas to create a three-day workshop focusing on best
practices in historic preservation for the care of historic masonry building exteriors. The workshop is tentatively scheduled for August
2010 in Austin, Texas.