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| Are Period Properties Sustainable? by James Mott
Many owners of period properties are concerned about their energy efficiency. ProjectBook has some hints for owners considering their options.
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Categories: Damp, Maintenance, Property, Building Conservation, Listed Buildings, Restoration, Country Life Articles, Sustainability
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| Building Conservation - Programming Repairs by Martin Ashley
The care and conservation of cathedrals, churches, chapels and other places of worship is almost invariably complicated by their size, the high cost of scaffolding and repair work, and the time it takes to raise the required funds. It is therefore necessary to prepare a 'forward plan' which establishes the priorities for the repair and conservation of a building's fabric, and sets out a programme for the work. Each element can then be costed, budgeted for and co-ordinated with other expenditure necessary for liturgical and pastoral purposes.
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Categories: Listed Buildings, Restoration, Building Conservation, Property
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| Dampness in Traditional Buildings by Paul Watts
With the introduction of cavity walls, cement, plastic paints and DPCs, it was mistakenly thought that sealing a building was essential for modern living in traditionally built structures. In most cases, sealing an old building is the last thing that it needs. The resultant build up of moisture feeds fungal growth, rot, cold walls, higher heating bills and even structural damage.
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Categories: Damp, Sustainability, Maintenance, Restoration, Listed Buildings, Building Conservation, Property
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| Employing Specialists by Martin Hall IHBC | FRICS
Martin Hall highlights the importance of employing specialist consultants and contractors for the repair of ordinary Georgian and Victorian Houses
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Categories: Building Conservation, Restoration, Limewash, Maintenance
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| Exploring Planning Policy Statement 5 (PPS5) - Part 1 by Tony Allen LMRTPI, Notary Public
PPS5 replaces Planning Policy Guidance Note 15 and will apply to all planning decisions affecting “Heritage Assets” taken after 23 March 2010.
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Categories: Listed Buildings, Building Conservation, Property, Case Studies, Legal, Planning Policy
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| Exploring Planning Policy Statement 5 (PPS5) - Part 2 English Heritage Practice Guide by Tony Allen LMRTPI, Notary Public
PLANNING FOR THE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT PLANNING PRACTICE GUIDE
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Categories: Listed Buildings, Building Conservation, Property, Case Studies, Legal, Planning Policy
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| Getting the experts in- How to look after your period property by James Mott
An estimated 70% of heritage building and maintenance work is undertaken by unskilled practitioners, often with irreversible damage. This article helps to explain how to really look after your period property.
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Categories: Sustainability, Maintenance, Country Life Articles, History, House Historian, Restoration, Listed Buildings, Building Conservation, Project Management, Property, Interiors
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| Lime Rendering ~ the need to “breathe” by Paul Watts
Before the twentieth century building techniques and materials were very different from those employed today. Traditional properties need to “breathe” to allow moisture inherent in a solid wall construction to evaporate from the external stonework or render. Lime Putty was the base product widely used to produce mortar, plaster and limewash for traditional buildings. Lime putty mortars offer advantages over cement based mortars for the external rendering of these properties, especially when decorated with a breathable paint such as limewash.
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Categories: Building Conservation, Restoration, Lime, Lime Mortars Render, Limewash, Plasterwork
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| Limewashing by Paul Watts
Limewash is the preferred finish on traditional buildings as it allows the structure to "breathe", allowing any damp present to evaporate away rather than be trapped in the wall. It has a matt finish and helps consolidate and improve the surface of both old and new plaster physically and visually. Because limewashes are porous paints they shade in depth of colour to reflect the dampness of the background material.
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Categories: Building Conservation, Restoration, Lime, Lime Mortars Render, Limewash, Plasterwork
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| Maintenance and repair of period woodwork by James Mott
This article aims to give a brief overview and some pointers as to how to approach the maintenance and repair of period woodwork.
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Categories: Sustainability, Timber Repairs, Woodwork, Maintenance, Paints, Building Conservation, Listed Buildings, Restoration, Interiors, Country Life Articles
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