Remodeling & Additions

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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New Exterior Additions to Historic Buildings

Because a new exterior addition to a historic building can damage or destroy significant materials and can change the building's character, an addition should be considered only after it has been determined that the new use cannot be met by altering nonsignificant, or secondary, interior spaces.

Rehabilitating Historic Storefronts

The storefront is the most important architectural feature of many historic commercial buildings. It also plays a crucial role in a store's advertising and merchandising strategy to draw customers and increase business.

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