Haynes Period Property Manual Care And Repair Of Old Houses

Haynes Period Property Manual Care And Repair Of Old Houses is a practical guide to looking after Britain’s period housing stock, from medieval cottages to Georgian townhouses and Edwardian mansions. It focuses on the challenges faced by historic properties that can be put at risk through accidental damage, unsuitable workmanship, or long-term deterioration.

The manual addresses the impact of quick-fix remedies and ill-advised attempts to improve thermal efficiency, which can undermine the qualities that make older buildings distinctive. Clearly written and lavishly illustrated, it sets out an appropriate approach to care and repair, with coverage across a full range of traditional materials.

Key details

• Manual on the care and repair of period houses
• Covers Britain’s historic homes, including medieval, Georgian and Edwardian properties
• Explains an approach to maintenance and repair for older buildings
• Discusses risks from unsuitable building work and quick-fix remedies
• Lavishly illustrated and clearly written
• Covers a full range of traditional materials

Synopsis

Britain’s period houses are varied and historically significant, yet many are vulnerable to damage and decline. This manual outlines the correct approach to caring for and repairing older properties, while highlighting the problems caused by inappropriate work and short-term fixes. It also considers how ill-judged upgrades to thermal efficiency can harm the character and value of traditional buildings.