At the end of the course, students are expected to:
- differentiate and identify traditional building materials and material combinations;
- have an understanding of performance properties of the materials;
- be familiar with the analytical techniques used for the characterization of the historic building materials;
- recognize the decay forms and their possible sources;
- relate weathering processes and the decay mechanisms with the environmental conditions;
- have a background about the repair materials and treatment methods in conjunction with compatibility, durability, repeatability and re-treatability criteria.
- have an understanding of the multidisciplinary nature of conservation projects.