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Terrazzo Floors--Stain Removal


Try the following methods for these common stains. Try the first method listed first, and go to the second only if this doesn't work. For unknown stains or heavy staining, consult a professional.
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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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Preserving Historic Ceramic Tile Floors


With a tradition that dates to ancient civilizations, ceramic tile flooring can be found in a variety of settings in diverse cultures and structures, including residential buildings ranging from large apartment buildings to small private houses, institutional buildings such as...
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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...

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Vinyl Upholstery -- Cleaning


Wash with mild detergent and water. Use a soft bristle brush for stubborn soil. Rinse and dry. Some household cleaners and solvents remove plasticizers from vinyl, making them brittle. Abrasive cleaners scratch the smooth surface.
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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.

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Architectural Character


There are different ways of understanding old buildings. They can be seen as examples of specific building types, which are usually related to a building's function, such as schools, courthouses or churches.
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The Preservation and Repair of Historic Stained and Leaded Glass


Glass is a highly versatile medium. In its molten state, it can be spun, blown, rolled, cast in any shape, and given any color. Once cooled, it can be polished, beveled, chipped, etched, engraved, or painted. Of all the decorative effects possible with glass, however, none is more...
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The Maintenance, Repair and Replacement of Historic Cast Stone


The practice of using cheaper and more common materials on building exteriors in imitation of more expensive natural materials...
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The Repair and Thermal Upgrading of Historic Steel Windows


Windows are among the most vulnerable features of historic buildings undergoing rehabilitation. This is especially the case with rolled steel windows, which are often mistakenly not deemed worthy of preservation in the conversion of old buildings to new uses.
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