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Historic/Landmark Structures

• Restoring and Maintaining Archaic Concrete Floor Systems

  2021, Vol 38 N 1

  New! Web-based version available. Before the advent of reinforced concrete, floor slabs were composed primarily of brick or terra cotta, until innovators pioneered an array of novel concrete assemblies. With many still in service – often masquerading as standard concrete decks – it’s important to know how to recognize and restore them. (Download PDF 2.0 MB)

• Performance Considerations for Historic Window Replacement and Repair

  2020, Vol 37 N 2

  New! Web-based version available. Developing a window strategy that balances aesthetics and historic integrity with contemporary performance standards can be challenging, particularly if windows are architecturally or historically significant. (Download PDF 1.8 MB)

• Best Practices for Architectural Coatings

  2016, Vol 33 N 2

  The expense of rehabilitating an ill-conceived or poorly executed coating project can far outweigh the cost of appropriately specified, designed, and applied paints and coatings. (Download PDF 1.2 MB)

• Caring for Glazed Architectural Terra Cotta

  2015, Vol 32 N 1

  When properly maintained, glazed architectural terra cotta is a resilient, low-maintenance material; most problems are due to inappropriate repairs, lack of maintenance, or both. (Download PDF 1.0 MB)

• Historic Stone Masonry Restoration

  2014, Vol 31 N 2

  With thoughtful design and proficient execution, the right restoration program can preserve aesthetics, reestablish resiliency, and bring out the character of historic stone. (Download PDF 834.5 kB)

• Copper Roofing: The Original Green Roof

  2013, Vol 30 N 2

  In the modern climate of green design, it can be easy to forget that one of the most environmentally sound roofing options is also one of the oldest. Where sustainability, durability, and longevity are priorities, copper emerges as a top contender. (Download PDF 584.4 kB)

• Historic Window Rehabilitation

  2012, Vol 29 N 1

  It’s easy to lose sight of the significance of a historic window when its most salient features are peeling paint and broken glass.  But windows are too aesthetically important to make repair or replacement decisions lightly. (Download PDF 536.1 kB)

• When Modern Becomes Historic: Preserving the Modernist Building Envelope

  2011, Vol 28 N 3

  Modernist structures challenge standard preservation practices. As these structures cross the half-century mark, anticipating their restoration needs becomes central to maintaining functional relevance. (Download PDF 441.0 kB)

• Care and Preservation of Slate Roofs

  2008, Vol 25 N 4

  Properly designed and maintained slate roofs can last upwards of a century.  Learn about inspecting, repairing, and replacing these historic assets, as well as about integrating new technologies into traditional roofing systems. (Download PDF 1.2 MB)

• Brick Maintenance and Repair for Historic and Landmark Structures

  2007, Vol 24 N 1

  Remediating deteriorated masonry presents challenges in any building, but for historic structures, those issues are compounded by concerns about regulations, preservation, and compatibility. (Download PDF 622.3 kB)

• Repair and Maintenance of Historic Marble and Limestone Structures

  2005, Vol 22 N 1

  With increasing urbanization and pollution, stone deteriorates more rapidly than in the past.  The solution?  A maintenance program that corrects minor problems before they become critical. (Download PDF 1.5 MB)

• Historic or Landmark Structure Rehabilitation: Understanding Your Options

  1999, Vol 17 N 1

  Through a well-designed program, a historic or landmark structure can be rehabilitated to withstand many more years’ weathering. (Download PDF 241.6 kB)

• Repair and Maintenance of Historic Limestone and Marble Structures

  1992, Vol 10 N 1

  For all their aura of permanence, limestone and marble structures can - and do - succumb to the ravages of time and wear. A thorough, ongoing maintenance program corrects minor problems before they become critical. (Download PDF 759.1 kB)