From Design to Asbestos: How to Maintain a Historic Home

Our country is famous for its history. In fact, our long list of historic buildings and influential moments throughout time makes us one of the most culturally fascinating nations in the world. All of this history has meant that over the years the countryside and towns which lie within our nation's borders have seen many buildings constructed over the years. It goes without saying really that we want to protect these buildings and safeguard our history for years to come. So, how can you ensure that you maintain your building to the standards which our nation's legislation has set? Keep reading this blog to find out more.

Design

Respecting historic design is one of the most crucial aspects of restoring an old building. The chances are that you have purchased your home because you already love the look of the structure but you must ensure that you protect this. All too often you see beautifully preserved buildings destroyed by poorly planned extensions or new windows. While extensions and modern features such as double glazing are important you should attempt to maintain the character of the building throughout this process. Though what else should you look out for when you are maintaining a historic structure?

Regular surveys

Building surveys are part and parcel of building a new home as you must ensure that the structure is safe both for your sake and to stay in line with legislation. Though when it comes to an older building these rules are slightly different. Historic structures use many older materials to maintain their integrity and over time these will deteriorate which could lead to dangerous consequences. Many homeowners opt to have a regular survey carried out by a professional every few years to ensure that the building and its surroundings are safe and secure.

Asbestos removal

There are many common quirks and characteristics with older structures and most of these are completely harmless. Take a creaking floor for example. Most of the time this is thanks only to the home's old age and not anything to do with serious structural issues. However, there are a few common issues with older homes which should be addressed. One of these issues is of course asbestos. While asbestos was extremely common a few years ago it is now known to be incredibly harmful to people and you should always attempt to remove it if found. As you might expect this is where professional asbestos removal comes in.

If you need any help with your asbestos removal then make sure you contact us today. We have many years of experience in the industry and can certainly help you with any advice you might have.