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Upcoming Events
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Building Codes in Pennsylvania - Chuck Groshong will present Codes for Historical Properties on December 12, 2008 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Lancaster, Pennsylvania for more information visit the Lorman Education Services web site: www.lorman.com
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The Greater Philadelphia Historic Home Show - January 16, 17, and 18, 2009 at the Valley Forge Convention Center in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania for more information visit their web site at www.historichomeshow.com
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Building Codes in Pennsylvania - Chuck Groshong will again present Codes for Historical Properties on January 23, 2009 at the Best Western Inn and Suites, Middletown, Pennsylvania for more information visit the Lorman Education Services web site: www.lorman.com
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Preservation is Maintenance
Preventative maintenance on your older building if done on a regular basis will save considerable headaches and money in the long run. Usually we are called when the only option is restoration of a missing feature. Although many features are removed during a "modernization" phase of the building's life many more are lost due to lack of maintenance.
The most damage to a building occurs when the elements are allowed to either enter the building or deteriorate an exterior architectural detail. One of the most important things you can do as an older building owner is to make sure that the building envelope is secure. This includes the roof, flashing, wood siding, window/door frames, gutter/downspouts along with proper storm water management, window repair, painting (to protect the wood below), and keeping up with stone/brick pointing using lime based mortar. Insuring these tasks are completed will help to protect the craftsmanship, details, and materials we all love in our older buildings.
We have Managing Maintenance for Older and Historic Buildings available for sale for $15.00 plus postage and handling. This practical restoration report provides steps for maintaining an older building and a evaluation checklist to take around your building to insure nothing is forgotten. More information about this practical restoration report is also available in the store section of our web site at http://www.historic-restorations.com/store.html.
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