PERIOD HOUSE
Welcome to the website for readers of the best-selling Haynes Period Property Manual
Old houses are very different from modern buildings, not just in terms of their wonderful history and architectural style, but also in the way they need to be maintained.
This website is primarily for readers of the highly acclaimed Period Property Manual – which shows the correct way to look after old buildings.
So here you will find useful support from specialist trades, owners’ clubs and suppliers of traditional materials.
Useful information
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The Listed Property Owners Club |
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Surveys, Testing and Professional Services
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DOWNLOADS
Party Wall Notices
Lead sheet
Guide-to-Rolled-Lead
Curing Chimney Problems
Solid Fuel Association – Curing Chimney Problems
Open Up Your Fireplace
Opening up
STUCCO – pdf guideStucco
POINTING
A Basic Guide
Click here to watch videos showing the correct way to restore pointing in old walls
Why Use Lime Mortar?
DRY STONE WALLING
REPOINTING
WET STONE WALLING
SYMPATHETIC RESTORATION