Preserving Your Historic Property
Preserving your historic building can seem like a daunting task. Greater Portland Landmarks and many state and national organizations have developed materials to help building owners as they undertake the preservation of their old building. Landmarks staff can help owners find information on specific preservation technics and materials and connect owners to tradespeople familiar with historic buildings in our Northern New England Preservation Directory.
WOODEN WINDOWS
Wooden windows are one of the most important topics in preservation today. Restoration rather than replacement is the greenest strategy. Properly restored windows have a longer life than replacements and retain the integrity of your historic home. To learn more about why restoration is often a better environmental and energy efficient choice over replacement windows:
A Short History of Window Sashes Greater Portland Landmarks
Top 10 Reasons to Restore or Repair Wooden Windows New England Window Restoration Alliance (NEWRA)
What Window Replacements Can't Replace Journal of Preservation Technology
Do-it-Yourself Instructions
A Series of Window Repair Videos Kansas State Historical Society
How to Repair Sash Windows This Old House
How to Repair Old Windows The Craftsman Blog
How to Restore Sash Windows Old House Online
Restoring Window Sashes Fine Homebuilding
Lead Paint & Other Hazardous Materials
Keeping Household Hazards at Bay Noelle Lord Castle
Appropriate Methods for Reducing Lead-Paint Hazards in Historic Housing
Preservation Brief 37: National Park Service
Exterior Painting
Prepare to Paint Noelle Lord Castle
Proper Painting and Surface Preparation National Park Service Preservation Tech Notes
Exterior Paint Problems on Historic Woodwork National Park Service
A Guide to Painting Your Historic House City of Bloomington, IN
Masonry
Repointing Mortar Joints in Historic Masonry Buildings National Park Service
Chimneys Punctuate the Urban Sky Landmarks Observer, Fall 2011
Exterior Wood Elements
Stewarding Your Old Home: Dirty Rotten Rot Landmarks Observer, Winter 2006
Preserving Historic Wood Porches National Park Service
Guidelines for Porch Repair and Replacement City of Portland, Maine
Other
Technical Preservation Services, Preservation Briefs National Park Service
Cost Effective Preservation Landmarks Observer, Spring 2007
Stewarding Your Old Home: Finding Tradespeople for Your Project Landmarks Observer, Spring 2007
Stewarding Your Old Home: What's the Deal with Foam Insulation? Landmarks Observer, Winter 2010
Look to the Rooftops Landmarks Observer, Summer 2010
Weatherizing the Older Home Landmarks Observer, Spring 2010
Salvaging Existing Materials During a Restoration Landmarks Observer, Winter 2012
Historic Building Management Landmarks Observer, Fall 2012
Preserving Green: Air Sealing Your Old House Landmarks Observer, Winter 2012
To Everything There is a Season Landmarks Observer, Spring 2015
Fire Safety Considerations in Historic Buildings Landmarks Observer, Winter 2013
Fire Safety in Historic Buildings National Trust for Historic Preservation, 2008
Choosing Green While Maintaining Your Old Home's Interior Finishes Landmarks Observer, Summer 2013
Retaining Plaster Finishes Landmarks Observer, Spring 2015
Reviving Radiators Noelle Lord Castle
What is the Best Way to Remove Wallpaper? Noelle Lord Castle
Gutter Cleaning Tips Greater Portland Landmarks
Preservation Consultants
Communicating for Project Success Noelle Lord Castle
Working with Contractors Noelle Lord Castle
How to Choose an Architect and Builder Landmarks Observer, Spring 2013