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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.
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From the time America struggled for a new identity as a constitutional republic--and well into the 20th century--its architecture and its decorative detailing remained firmly rooted in the European classicism of Palladio,
Wren, and Mansart.
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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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Log buildings, because of their distinct material, physical structure, and sometimes their architectural design, can develop their own unique deterioration problems.
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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
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Inappropriate cleaning and coating treatments are a major cause of damage to historic masonry buildings. While either or both treatments may be appropriate in some cases, they can be very destructive to historic masonry if they are not selected carefully.
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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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The practice of using cheaper and more common materials on building exteriors in imitation of more expensive natural materials...
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From the days when Thomas Jefferson envisioned the new republic as a nation dependent on citizen farmers for its stability and its freedom, the family farm has been a vital in the American consciousness. As the main structures of farms, barns evoke a sense of...
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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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