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Project Planning
Planning a project before starting helps to insure a successful outcome. The first task in planning a project around your house is to make a list of priorities - keep in mind not only today's needs but future needs and goals. After you have complied your list decide which items you can complete yourself and which you will need to bring in professionals to complete.
If you decide to complete some of the projects yourself the next step would be to investigate building regulations in your municipality (if you are hiring someone they can help you with this process). Calling the building department can help you determine the permit, historic, and zoning regulations that may pertain to your project. Be prepared to show pictures of what is existing and sketches of what changes you are proposing along with the materials if there will be any changes from the existing.
If you decided you do not have the time or expertise to complete the project yourself hiring a professional contractor is the answer. When deciding which contractor to hire make sure you understand the estimate and contract. If the project is large or will require a major change to what is existing make sure that the drawings of the work to be completed and specifications (scope of work, materials, and construction methods) are explained clearly to your satisfaction. If you are comparing estimates make sure that all the specifications and scope of work are the same so that you are comparing apples to apples. A good resource for determining the correct treatment of various historic building challenges is the Secretary of Interiors Illustrated Preservation Briefs - available on the National Park Service web site.
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Upcoming Events
The Historic Home Show at York - Memorial Hall West York Expo Center -
February 26th 12PM - 8PM,
February 27th 10 AM - 9 PM,
February 28th 10 AM - 8 PM,
March 1st 10 AM - 4 PM.
Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference - Hynes Convention Center - Boston, Massachusetts, March 12-14, 2009.
Chuck and Danielle will be presenting Traditional Methods vs. Modern Approaches: Which is Better and Why? on Saturday afternoon.
For more information visit their web site at:
2009 Old House Fair - Germantown Friends School - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Saturday, March 28, 2009 from 9 AM to 5 PM
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Historic Restorations' Classes
In March we are starting a new year of hands-on classes at the Historic Restorations' shop location in Lancaster. More information can be found on our web site at www.historic-restorations.com.
- Wood Window Sash Repair - March 7th and 8th
- Traditional Joinery - March 28th and 29th.
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