Siding
- The Preservation and Repair of Historic Stucco
Successful stucco repair requires skill and experience. Here are pointers. - Removing Graffiti from Historic Masonry (Intro)
Identifying the Graffiti and the Masonry - Removing Graffiti from Historic Masonry (Part A)
Identifying the Graffiti and the Masonry - Removing Graffiti from Historic Masonry (Part B)
Graffiti Removal Methods and Materials - Removing Graffiti from Historic Masonry (Part C)
- Removing Graffiti from Historic Masonry (Part D)
Health and Safety Considerations - Removing Graffiti from Historic Masonry (Part E)
Environmental Considerations - Removing Graffiti from Historic Masonry (Part F)
Barrier Coatings - Removing Graffiti from Historic Masonry (Part G)
Preventing and Controlling Graffiti - Removing Graffiti from Historic Masonry (Part H)
Summary, Selected Readings, and Development of a Treatment Plants - Suggestions for Removing Graffiti from Historic Masonry (Part I)
Suggestions for Removing Graffiti from Historic Masonry - Wood siding how-to -- Intro
An illustrated look at how to install clapboards and other beveled wood siding. - Wood siding how-to -- Part A -- Installing bevel siding
How to determine exposures, nailing patterns, etc. - Wood siding how-to -- Part B -- Corner Details
Corner details for installing clapboards and other beveled siding - Historic Exteriors: Preserving wood
Wood has played a central role in American building during every period and in every style - Historic Exteriors: Brick and masonry
Masonry is among the most durable of historic building materials, but it is also very susceptible to damage by improper maintenance or repair, and harsh or abrasive cleaning methods. - Preservation Brief 42
The maintenance, repair and replacement of historic cast stone - Assessing cleaning and water-repellent treatments for historic masonry buildings
Inappropriate cleaning and waterproofing causes damage. Here's how to do it right. - Repointing mortar joints in historic masonry buildings (Part I)
Although generally considered permanent, masonry is subject to deterioration, especially at the joints - Preservation Brief #2, Part II
All about scheduling and hiring contractors for mortar repair on historic buildings - Structural Pigmented Glass Part 1
Sleek, colorful glass tiles defined the very notion of "modern" in the 1920s & 30s - Dangers of abrasive cleaning to historic buildings
Abrasive cleaning methods are responsible for causing a great deal of damage to historic building materials. - Aluminum and vinyl siding on historic buildings
The appropriateness of substitute materials for resurfacing historic wood frame buildings - Preservation of Historic Concrete
Protection and maintenance are keys to durability - The Use of Substitute Materials on Historic Building Exteriors
When repair isn't possible, replacement should match original material - Swiss Sheathing
Holes in sheathing should not affect structural integrity or weather tightness of house, but could be a sign of water damage that must be repaired. - Tigerwood Siding?
Tropical hardwoods are great for outdoor decks, but not the first choice for siding. - Siding Tops List for Best Return on Home Improvement Investment
Home siding ranks as the top home improvement investment for the fourth year in a row, according to Remodeling magazine's annual Cost vs. Value survey. While you might prefer to add a sunroom or improve your home office, you may want to rethink your options when you consider what nets the best return at resale.
