Preservation Briefs

Are you looking for official guidance for preservation of historic homes, buildings, and landmarks?  This official collection may also be helpful to do-it yourself home owners that want to read guidance before undertaking a major renovation task can compare to historic building repairs.  You will find a large assortment of briefs that contain guidance for property maintenance for historic houses, building structures, and repairs.  Some popular briefs within this collection include: 

Understanding Old Buildings: The Process of Architectural Investigation

Preserving Historic Wood Porches 

The Preparation and Use of Historic Structure Reports

Assessing Cleaning and Water-Repellent Treatments for Historic Masonry Buildings

Preserving Grave Markers in Historic Cemeteries

 

 

 

 

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Lightning Protection for Historic Structures
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Lightning Protection for Historic Structures

Lightning Protection for Historic Structures

Historic Decorative Metal Ceilings and Walls: Use, Repair, and Replacement
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Historic Decorative Metal Ceilings and Walls: Use, Repair, and Replacement

Historic Decorative Metal Ceilings and Walls: Use, Repair, and Replacement

Preserving Grave Markers in Historic Cemeteries
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Preserving Grave Markers in Historic Cemeteries

Preserving Grave Markers in Historic Cemeteries

The Seismic Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings
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The Seismic Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings

The Seismic Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings

The Preservation and Repair of Historic Stained and Leaded Glass
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The Preservation and Repair of Historic Stained and Leaded Glass

The Preservation and Repair of Historic Stained and Leaded Glass

New Exterior Additions to Historic Buildings: Preservation Concerns
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New Exterior Additions to Historic Buildings: Preservation Concerns

New Exterior Additions to Historic Buildings: Preservation Concerns

Preservation and Reuse of Historic Gas Stations (2008)
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Preservation and Reuse of Historic Gas Stations (2008)

Preservation and Reuse of Historic Gas Stations (2008)

Preservation of Historic Concrete: Problems and General Approaches, Revised
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Preservation of Historic Concrete: Problems and General Approaches, Revised

Preservation of Historic Concrete: Problems and General Approaches, Revised

Use of Awnings on Historic Buildings: Repair, Replacement and New Design
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Use of Awnings on Historic Buildings: Repair, Replacement and New Design

Use of Awnings on Historic Buildings: Repair, Replacement and New Design

Preservation Briefs 35-42: Recognizing and Resolving Common Preservation and Repair Problems Prior to Working on Historic Buildings
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Preservation Briefs 35-42: Recognizing and Resolving Common Preservation and Repair Problems Prior to Working on Historic Buildings

Preservation Briefs 35-42: Recognizing and Resolving Common Preservation and Repair Problems Prior to Working on Historic Buildings

Understanding Old Buildings: The Process of Architectural Investigation
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Understanding Old Buildings: The Process of Architectural Investigation

Understanding Old Buildings: The Process of Architectural Investigation

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