Association for Preservation Technology - Central Plains

14/05/2026

Facade Cleaning Do’s and Don’ts: How to Clean Your Building Exterior Without Causing Damage A clean building exterior does more than improve curb appeal. Dirt, pollution, biological growth, and staining can all contribute to long-term deterioration if left untreated. But when it comes to facade ...

24/04/2023

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS:

APT Central Plains is looking for new board members. If you or someone you know would like to join our board, please send us an email at [email protected].

30/12/2022

https://preservemo.org/a-message-from-our-president/

Hooray Preservation!
Hooray for the Folks that PROMOTE and PROTECT our state's legacy built environment !

Greetings! I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season as we prepare for the new year.  This past year, Missouri Preservation has been working diligently on our new and fun series, Sh…

19/05/2022

11/05/2022

Hello APTCP! We wanted to provide an opportunity for our members and followers on social media to engage with one another. We will be posting some terms regarding deterioration of stone and masonry and we want to hear from YOU!

Each post will have a definition and example of a specific deterioration pattern - that’s where you can voice your own experiences. Have an image of a particularly nasty example? Have a good story on how you overcame a puzzling condition? Have something that still has you baffled? Post it in the comments and share your experiences!

Today we will look at a masonry and stone issue that we all know too well - CRACKING

A crack is defined as an individual break, clearly visible by the naked eye, resulting from separation of one part from another of a solid piece of material without breaking into separate parts.

Cracking comes in all shapes and sizes; fractures, hairline cracks, crack networks, faults, and splitting. As we all know, cracking or fissures can be related to a host of underlying issues like rusting of ferrous material, structural issues, settling, and many others. Cracking can also lead to numerous issues such as material displacement (fault) and eventual loss.

Now we want to hear from you! Give us some examples of the condition, before and afters, methods used to fix the issue, or questions you may have on how to solve the problem. Post your own photos and stories in the comments!

22/10/2021

Registration is now open for the 2021 APT Virtual Conference!

Register here today! https://www.eventscribe.net/2021/APTDC/aaStatic.asp?SFP=U0tKU1dTTEFANzQ5OUAyIC0gUmVnaXN0cmF0aW9u

07/08/2021

Promoting understanding of, and respect for, techniques of archaic construction, craftsmanship, and materials is fundamental to sustaining our region’s historical buildings and infrastructure. Become a member today of APT-Central Plains and join like-minded individuals in preserving for present and future generations the irreplaceable legacy of those who preceded us.
https://aptcp.org/membership

14/05/2021

The Association for Preservation Technology-Central Plains Chapter (APTCP) Nominations Committee is seeking nominations for the APTCP Board of Directors. The Board consists of four Officer positions and up to six Director positions. We are seeking a diverse board this year to reflect the interdisciplinary nature of our chapter in professional expertise and richness of our geographic distribution. The terms of office will be two-years beginning on June 1, 2021, ending on May 31, 2023. Directors are available for unlimited reelection.

One director position is available. Directors not holding an elected office are advisors to the chapter, may serve as committee chairs, can be local liaison for the chapter in various cities, and can be called up to help organize events, meetings, and educational sessions.

All candidates must meet the following qualifications:

Directors must be a member in good standing of APTCP.
Have a commitment to the advancement of the field of preservation technology.
Affirm a willingness to work with others for the development and promotion of the Chapter.
Submission Criteria: Nominations can be submitted by the candidate or another APTCP member on behalf of the candidate. Any second-party nominations will require confirmation of acceptance of the nomination before being included on the ballot. Submissions must include a brief biography, the position of interest, and the desired length of term. Submissions should be emailed to [email protected] with the email subject: "Board Nominations"

Nominations are due Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Once nominations are received, a ballot will be distributed to all chapter members eligible for voting.

Questions, comments? Please email us at [email protected]!

Interested in being involved but not being on the Board?

We are always looking for members to serve on committees, planning events and educational sessions, act as chapter liaisons, and help out with important chapter operations. If you might be interested in serving on one of our committees, please let us know!