Exterior Maintenance & Restoration

Published by the federal government, these Historic Preservation Briefs are a valuable resource for owners and restorer's of antique homes and historic buildings. As an integral part of the Renovators.com Knowledge Base these briefs serve the professional and do-it-yourselfer alike.

These publications have been prepared pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, which directs the Secretary of the Interior to develop and make available information concerning historic properties. Technical Preservation Services (TPS), Heritage Preservation Services Division, National Park Service prepares standards, guidelines, and other educational materials on responsible historic preservation treatments for a broad public.

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Aluminum and Vinyl Siding on Historic Buildings

A historic building is a product of the cultural heritage of its region, the technology of its period, the skill of its builders, and the materials used for its construction. To assist owners, developers and managers of historic property in planning and completing rehabilitation project work...

Appropriate Methods for Reducing Lead Paint Hazards

Lead-based paint, a toxic material, was widely used in North America on both the exteriors and interiors of buildings until well into the second
half of the twentieth century. If a "historic" place is broadly defined in terms of time as having attained...

Controlling Unwanted Moisture

Uncontrolled moisture is the most prevalent cause of deterioration in older and historic buildings. It leads to erosion, corrosion, rot, and ultimately the destruction of materials, finishes, and eventually structural components.

Exterior Paint Problems

Removing paints down to bare wood surfaces using harsh methods can permanently damage those surfaces; therefore such methods are not recommended. Also, total removal obliterates evidence of the historical paints and their sequence and architectural context.

Removing Graffiti from Historic Masonry

Successful graffiti removal from historic masonry depends on achieving a balance between breaking the bond between the graffiti and the masonry surface without damaging the masonry.

The Maintenance and Repair of Cast Iron

Cast iron played a pre-eminent role in the industrial development of our country during the 19th century. Cast-iron machinery filled America's
factories and made possible the growth of railroad transportation. Cast iron was used extensively in our cities for water systems and street lighting.

The Preservation and Repair of Historic Log Buildings

Log buildings, because of their distinct material, physical structure, and sometimes their architectural design, can develop their own unique deterioration problems.

The Preservation and Repair of Historic Stucco

Stucco is a material of deceptive simplicity: in most cases its repair should not be undertaken by a property owner unfamiliar with the art of
plastering. Successful stucco repair requires the skill and experience of a professional plasterer.

The Seismic Retrofit of Historic Buildings

Violent, swift, and unpredictable, earthquakes result from sudden movements of the geological plates that form the earth�s crust, generally along cracks or fractures known as "faults."

The Use of Substitute Materials on Historic Building Exteriors

When deteriorated, damaged, or lost features of a historic building need repair or replacement, it is almost always best to use historic materials. In limited circumstances substitute materials that imitate historic materials
may be used if...

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