Maintenance: Guide to the Care of Older Buildings - Advice Series

Maintenance: Guide to the Care of Older Buildings by Advice Series A comprehensive resource for architects, conservators, and building professionals tasked with preserving heritage structures. This guide addresses the practical challenges of maintaining older buildings—from material assessment and deterioration patterns to repair methodologies and long-term stewardship strategies. Drawing on established conservation principles, it provides evidence-based approaches to extending building life while respecting historical integrity. Essential for anyone involved in the specification, planning, or execution of maintenance work on period properties.