Renovation Resources
Understanding Historic Preservation Standards and Best Practices:
The following resources outline historic preservation standards and best practices:
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The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation
Illustrated guidelines for preserving, rehabilitating, restoring & reconstructing historic buildings. CLICK HERE
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Maintaining the Exterior of Small and Medium Size Historic Buildings
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John Leeke’s Historic HomeWorks™
Helping owners, tradespeople, contractors and professionals understand and maintain their historic and older buildings. CLICK HERE
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Old House Authority
Great resource for proper historic restoration techniques. CLICK HERE
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Preservation Virginia
The Commonwealth’s caretaker and advocate for historic properties. Includes information on buying and selling of historic homes. CLICK HERE
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Historic Properties
This site was started by a Richmonder who now operates out of Charleston. Great information about buying and selling historic properties throughout the U.S. and a resource for contractors specializing in historic property renovations. CLICK HERE
To find an architect qualified for your project, CONTACT your local American Instistue of Architects (AIA) chapter.
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Virginia Department of Historic Resources Consultants Directory
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Prime Lending
“Financing your Rehabilitation” CLICK HERE
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Asbestos
An advocacy group that provides free information on asbestos and the diseases it causes.
CLICK HERE for a comprehensive guide about asbestos removal and home safety: