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Compromising on the Right Things

Achieving energy efficiency without compromising historic integrity in old buildings is always a high priority, and sometimes surprisingly easy….. when you learn to compromise on the right thing. Recently we restored an early 1900’s wood exterior door for a private residence.   When this door was constructed there would have been no door sweep or …

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Healthy Buildings, Healthy Humans, Healthy Histories

On Tuesday A. Tamasin Sterner from Pure Energy Coach spoke on the topic of indoor air quality at the monthly breakfast meeting for the Central Pennsylvania Preservation Society (CPPS).   A single hour in Tamasin’s presence, is easily one of the most informative hours you’ll ever experience in your life and Tuesday was no exception.  The Historic Restorations family and other …

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Applyling Vinyl or Other Synthetic Materials

2. 10 Common Mistakes People Make While Working on their Historic Building.        Structures are historic because the materials and craftsmanship reflected in their construction are tangible and irreplaceable evidence of our cultural heritage. Substitute materials subtract from the basic integrity, historically and architecturally, of buildings. Historic materials should be retained whenever possible. Since wood has …

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The National Trust's Sustainability Initiative

The National Trust for Historic Preservation recently launched a website devoted to providing “green building” resources to home and business owners. The site includes: Tips for homeowners*10 green things for under $10*wood window facts (to educate yourself when the replacement window salesperson knocks on the door)*energy efficiency tips There is also information for businesses, about …

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Wood Window Repair Seminar in Bellefonte, PA

Last Saturday, June 7, Chuck, Lois, and Danielle drove to Bellefonte, Pennsylvania (right above State College) to conduct a seminar for the Borough of Bellefonte as part of their wood window seminar day in the park. There were various other exhibitors (replacement windows, storm windows, and stained glass window experts with booths) as part of …

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Design Defect Allegations lead to Replacement Window Lawsuit

A few months ago I came across an article from DWM Magazine (DWM = Door and Window Market) about a lawsuit filed on Oklahoma against Pella Corp by a homeowner that alleged the Architect Series windows have design and manufacturing defects as result they are leaking and causing premature wood rot and damage.  You can …

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Practical Preservation Podcast featuring John Walters from Lewalt Consulting Groupe

THIS IS A RE-POST OF A PODCAST INTERVIEW WE ORIGINALLY POSTED FEBRUARY 2019: John Walters from LeWalt Consulting Groupe joined me to discuss how tax strategies can help with land and property preservation efforts. We covered: How to use easements (the only ironclad vehicle to protect a building) Energy tax credits (and new solar roofing …

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Practical Preservation Podcast featuring John Walters from Lewalt Consulting Groupe

John Walters from LeWalt Consulting Groupe joined me to discuss how tax strategies can help with land and property preservation efforts. We covered: How to use easements (the only ironclad vehicle to protect a building) Energy tax credits (and new solar roofing options for historic buildings) Rehabilitation tax credits for income producing properties  John’s contact …

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