Maintenance and Repair of Older Buildings

• Maintenance, Repair and Restoration

  Good maintenance and repair of historic buildings is fundamental to their preservation, following proven materials and methods.

• Bird Deterrents

  This page summarises the measures you can take to deter birds and reduce the problems they may cause to buildings.

• Lime Finishes in a Changing Climate Symposium

  Watch the recordings of presentations from our symposium on traditional lime-based finishes.

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• Removing and Preventing Graffiti

  Ways of managing and preventing graffiti on historic buildings.

• Scaffolding for Historic Buildings

  Information about approaches and design issues when scaffolding or other temporary works is required for works to a historic building.

• Temporary Protection of Historic Features During Building Works

  Advice on temporary protection of historic features during building works.