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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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A weather-tight roof is basic in the preservation of a structure, regardless of its age, size, or design. In the system that allows a building to work as a shelter, the roof sheds the rain, shades from the sun, and buffers the weather.
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Clay tile has one of the longest life expectancies among historic roofing materials-generally about 100 years, and often several hundred. Yet, a regularly scheduled maintenance program is program is necessary to prolong the life of any roofing system.
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Wooden shingle roofs are important elements of many historic buildings. The special visual qualities imparted by both the historic shingles and the installation patterns should be preserved when a wooden shingle roof is replaced. This requires an understanding of the...
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Slate is one of the most aesthetically pleasing and durable of all roofing materials. It is indicative at once of the awesome powers of nature which have formed it and the expertise and skill...
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