Assessing Cleaning and Water-Repellent Treatments for Historic Masonry Buildings


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Provides advice about controlling the sources of unwanted moisture in historic buildings. Based on the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.







The Preservation of Historic Architecture


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The National Park Service's official advice on preserving and restoring historic buildings.




Preservation Briefs


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Preservation Briefs


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Provides guidance to owners, architects, and developers of historic buildings with information on: cleaning and waterproof coating for historic masonry; repointing mortar joints; conserving energy; roofing for historic buildings; historic adobe buildings; dangers of abrasive cleaning; historic glazed architectural terra-cotta; aluminum and vinyl siding on wood frame buildings; repairing historic wooden windows; exterior paint problems on historic woodwork; and rehabilitating historic storefronts.













Popular Mechanics


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Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.