Choosing a contractor with adequate skills and experience to complete a job is always important, but it is particularly important for restorations and renovations of a historical building. To avoid permanently damaging the historical fabric of your building, you need a contractor who is well-versed in historical products and materials, can identify and replicate the …
Did you know that approximately 40 percent of home improvement projects today are the direct result of the poor workmanship or improper materials installed by a previous contractor? You need to arm yourself with the knowledge to research, interview, and weed out the well-intentioned but inexperienced firms or the simply rogue contractors. A few warning …
Picking a contractor with adequate skills and experience to complete a job is always important, but it is particularly important for restorations and renovations of a historical building. To avoid permanently damaging the historical fabric of your building, you need a contractor who is well-versed in historical products and materials, can identify and replicate the traditional trade …
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On this week’s episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast Danielle spoke with Christina Butler of Butler Preservation. Christina is a preservationist, contractor, and a full professor at the American College of the Building Arts in Charleston, SC. Danielle and Christina discussed the benefits of having both formal education and hands on experience when approaching restoration …
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This week’s episode features Joe Jenkins of the Slate Roof Warehouse, we discussed the history of slate roofing, common mistakes in slate roof maintenance and how to avoid them. If you have interest in learning more about slate roofing make sure to check out Joe’s training center at www.slaterooftrainingcenter.com where you can take classes from …
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ADDING ON TO A HISTORIC HOME – You’ve found your historic or old home. And it’s nearly perfect…..BUT, maybe it does not have enough room for you. Or maybe you need to make adjustments to age in place. Maybe you want to add a room on your first floor, or even expand a tiny historical …
COFFEE BREAK RECAP – This month’s “coffee break” video recap focuses on how to navigate the existing building code and uniform construction code within your historic building project in Pennsylvania. Watch below. VIDEO SUMMARY: Focus: Exemptions (Existing Building Code) and things liable to the Uniform Construction Code, depending on the parameters of a historic …
KITCHENS – today, these rooms are so essential to what most people see in a desirable home, that they can be one of the main determinants of whether or not to buy a particular house. These rooms generally serve not only as showplaces, but also as a central socializing spot. However, this was not always …
THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF YOUR HISTORIC HOME is a crucial component of protecting you, your home, and possessions. Today’s blog post includes typical topics related to safety and security, and how to ensure that your home is protected. 2 safety issues: peeling paint that is probably lead-based, and worn, slippery stairs. Photo by Erik Witsoe …
KEEPING YOUR HISTORIC HOME COOL IN SUMMER is an essential part of living comfortably today. But, how was it done in the past, and what can we do now? We’ve outlined the history and applicable steps for you. 1880’s photo of a British home in India. Image source: Wikipedia’s entry on Punkahs Historic Cooling …
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