208 Pages
by
Routledge
208 Pages
by
Routledge
Owners of old houses are often baffled by the confusing advice they receive from their builders, architects or surveyors who may be more familiar with repairing modern buildings than dealing with the issues associated with traditional houses. Old houses generally require a different approach, one, for instance, which takes account of their need to 'breathe'. Modern solutions do not always... Read more
Introduction; The nature of old buildings; Legal responsibilities of ownership; Professional help, money and time-scales; What causes old buildings to decay; Maintenance, repair and what to avoid; Alterations and extensions; Preventative measures and wildlife; Interiors and their care; Surrounding an old house; Trees and gardens; Conclusions; Appendix - lime; Further reading; Websites; Index.
Biography
Janet Collings
