Maintenance or rehab work on historic structures can do more harm than good if you don't have a good understanding of what you're doing.
Thinking of replacing those old windows? They probably can be repaired, and with a good-fitting storm window can provide as much thermal efficiency as a modern window. Thinking of a new addition? How can it be designed so as not to overpower your existing structure or confuse someone as to which part is historic or which is new?
Answers are available from the National Park Service, particulary in the more than 40 "Preservation Briefs" that provide specific information regarding almost any maintenance task you could think of for your historic building. Knowledgeable help is a click away.
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