Maintenance of Historic Buildings: A Practical Handbook is a vital guide for those responsible for the care and preservation of historic structures. This comprehensive sourcebook outlines how to plan a maintenance program that can extend the life of a building, minimize repair costs, and ensure its structural integrity and aesthetic appeal. Recognized by conservation professionals, maintenance is a critical activity that supports sustainable heritage conservation. However, it is often overlooked by building owners. This book provides practical guidance on creating a definitive logbook that tracks all maintenance needs, including repair schedules, budgets, and task responsibilities.
Key features include:
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Comprehensive Planning: Step-by-step guidance on setting up a maintenance program
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Logbook Creation: How to document and track maintenance tasks, repairs, and budgets
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Work Cards and Responsibilities: Simple cards to define tasks, timelines, and personnel
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Routine Inspections: Methods for carrying out inspections with minimal disruption
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Practical Tools: Checklists and spreadsheets to assist with the process
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Conservation Focus: A guide that ensures both the structural and aesthetic preservation of historic buildings
Ideal For:
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Building managers and owners of historic properties
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Conservation advisors and heritage professionals
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Anyone interested in sustainable building maintenance and historic preservation
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Architects and contractors working on historic renovations
Authors:
urgen Klemisch (Author)
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