#10 Mixing and Matching Period Styles. Respect the original character of your building and maintain the period style with which it originally designed. Avoid making changes that may try to…Continue
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#9 Not Having a Plan of Attack. A plan is necessary to maintain an order to the progress of a project. If a task is completed out of order, it can cost more money when you have to complete the…Continue
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8. Bad Design - Non-Water Shedding, etc. Without proper water-shedding design joints can open and allow water in, which can lead to fungal deterioration. Proper design can prevent many major…Continue
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7. Replacement Not In-KindAccording to Preservation standards, historic character should be retained and distinctive materials that characterize a property will be preserved. While repair and…Continue
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Started Feb 13
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In addition, aluminum and vinyl siding is often applied to buildings in need of maintenance and repair, thereby concealing problems which are an early warning sign of deterioration. Cosmetic treatment to hide difficulties such as peeling paint, stains or other indications of deterioration is not a sound preservation practice. In addition, artificial siding makes it impossible to monitor the condition of the building because it is hidden from…
ContinuePosted on December 14, 2011 at 12:27pm
2. Applying vinyl or other synthetic materials.
Structures are historic because the materials and craftsmanship reflected in their construction are tangible and irreplaceable evidence of our cultural heritage. Substitute materials subtract from the basic integrity, historically and architecturally, of buildings. Historic materials should be retained wherever possible. Since wood has always been present in abundance in America, there is a richness and diversity of wood sidings…
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1. Repointing bricks with modern mortar. Masonry is one of the most durable historic building materials, however it is also very susceptible to damage as a result of improper maintenance or repair. Mortar is used to bond together masonry units. The interaction between mortar and brick or stone is complex and often misunderstood. Historic mortar (lime based) was generally soft and readily allowed water or vapor to pass. Modern mortar (Portland cement) is very hard and slow to transmit water…
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You know that to preserve your home you must take responsibility for it's care. Some of you are handy and willing to tackle this "homework". Some of you are not as well versed in swinging a hammer and the such, in that case calling for reinforcements - a friend of a friend of a friend who repaired something in a house before. I am not knocking either approach, what my concern is - have you done your due…
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