Looking After Historic Buildings
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Building Materials
The use of authentic material helps to retain the character of historic buildings and in turn supports traditional industries and vital craft skills.
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Maintenance and Repair
Good maintenance and repair of historic buildings is fundamental to their preservation, following proven materials and methods. Historic England provides advice on conventional treatments and responses to changing market and legislative conditions.
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Maintenance Plans
How to draw up a maintenance plan for a building; what the plan needs to consider, and how often it needs to be supported by maintenance inspections.
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Practical Building Conservation Series
A 10-volume comprehensive and practical reference for professionals involved in repairing historic buildings.
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Principles of Repair
This page describes the main principles of repair for historic buildings
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Vacant Historic Buildings
An owner's guide to vacant historic buildings
Also of interest...
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Looking After Your Home
See our advice on looking after an older home, including how to carry out a maintenance check and where to find professional help.
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Energy Efficiency
How to improve the energy efficiency of older buildings in ways that are sympathetic to their historic character.
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Flooding & Historic Buildings
How to inspect, conserve and repair historic buildings after flooding, as well as ways to prevent flood damage in the first place.
