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• The Beginner’s Guide To Lime Pointing
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• 17-01-2024

This article covers the beginner’s guide to lime pointing. Learn the basics, benefits, and step-by-step process to master the art of lime pointing for durable and beautiful structures. Pointing is a crucial element in the construction process. It is a core feature in all types of buildings, regardless of whether they're residential or commercial, modern or traditional. It primarily pertains to the finish that is applied on the external...

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• Who Can Restore Medieval Buildings
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• 22-06-2023

Are you asking who can restore medieval buildings? David Rudge Associates provide listed building repairs throughout Staffordshire, Shropshire, Cheshire and Derbyshire. We explore the key factors to consider when restoring a medieval building and how to define what a medieval building is. Medieval buildings hold a significant place in the architectural heritage of the United Kingdom, showcasing the craftsmanship and design of the bygone era. These...

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• Are Victorian Houses Hard To Maintain
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• 08-06-2023

Are Victorian houses hard to maintain? David Rudge Associates offer listed building repairs in Staffordshire, Shropshire, Cheshire and Derbyshire. This article looks at the problems you may encounter in Victorian houses and key areas that need maintenance. The Victorian era was a time of great construction and design innovation in Britain. Many of the homes built during this period still remain today. Although they may need some repairs and maintenance...

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• What Can You Not Do In A Listed Building
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• 28-04-2023

A common question from period building owners is: what can you not do in a listed building? David Rudge Associates offer listed building repairs throughout Staffordshire, Shropshire, Cheshire and Derbyshire. We look at listed building consent and when it is required. In this article, we'll take you through the various restrictions listed properties are subjected to. We'll explain what is and isn't possible for property owners. It...

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• How Do You Maintain Roofing In Historical Buildings
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• 29-11-2022

How Do You Maintain Roofing In Historical Buildings? Find out more about roof maintenance and restoration in listed buildings. There are thousands of historic buildings in the UK, from stunning cathedrals to manor houses and stately homes, each of which requires regular maintenance to preserve its historic interest. Each of these iconic structures stands as an example of the architectural brilliance of our past. Therefore, maintaining...

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• When is Listed Building Restoration Required
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• 28-11-2022

Listed Building Maintenance in Cannock, Stoke on Trent and Stafford {compnay_name} carry out a range of restoration and renovation services to help maintain the original features of historic and listed buildings. There are over 450,000 listed buildings in England and each one requires detailed research into the original design features before any work is carried out on them. WHATS INCLUDED IN THE RESTORATION OF HERITAGE BUILDINGS? When...

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• Who Can Provide Period Building Restorations
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Restoring Listed Buildings in Burton Upon Trent, Cannock and Lichfield David Rudge Associates are able to take over the management of the restoration and maintenance of listed buildings throughout Staffordshire and the UK. We provide expert knowledge in listed building restorations and oversee any work carried out on behalf of the owner or relevant building authorities. WHATS INCLUDED IN THE RESTORATION OF HERITAGE BUILDINGS? ...

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• Whats Included in the Restoration Of Heritage Buildings
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Listed Building Maintenance in Cannock, Stoke on Trent and Stafford David Rudge Associates provide a complete range of services for the restoration, renovation and maintenance of historic and listed buildings throughout Staffordshire and the UK. Our experienced team have accumulated many years experience in overseeing restoration projects for a wide range of churches, houses and other buildings from all periods including: Medieval Architecture Georgian...

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• Improving Access to Historic Buildings
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• 11-05-2016

There are specific guidelines according to Historic England for accessing historic buildings. Here's more about improving access to historic buildings in the UK. There are specific guidelines for historic building access. This specifically applies to people with disabilities. You'll find statutory framework and examples of how access should look like. This is ideal for contractors and architects who repair old and listed buildings. ...

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• Energy Efficiency and Historic Buildings
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There are many practical ways to help reduce energy consumption in older buildings. If you are restoring or repairing an older building, here are some guidelines that you can use. Older buildings are often restored to their original look and feel. But in our modern times, energy efficiency is important too. You need to find a balance between restoring and using energy saving techniques. This is to make the building more efficient. WHATS...

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• Practical Building Conservation
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• 26-04-2016

If you are restoring an old building, the Practical Building Conservation series is ideal. It's a great reference for everyone looking to do maintenance work on older buildings. Being involved in the repair of an old or listed building can be exciting but also challenging. That's why you should consult the Practical Building Conservation series. It's a great reference for everyone involved in older or listed buildings. WHATS...

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• Building Materials for Historic Buildings
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When it comes to repairing an old building, you should know what the right materials are to use. Here is more information on the materials specifically aimed at older buildings. Older buildings often need repair or maintenance work. But they are different from modern buildings and may require specific materials. That's why it's important to know what type of materials may be necessary to perform the work. WHATS INCLUDED...

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• How to Maintain and Repair Older Buildings
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Older buildings require specialised maintenance to keep it looking original. Buildings can deteriorate due to a number or reasons. Here are a few tips on how to maintain and repair them. There may be many reasons why an old building needs repair work. It can be due to the environment that causes deterioration, or simply due to wear and tear by tenants. If an old and neglected building needs repair work, you should know how to properly do it. PRACTICAL...

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• Roofing work for Historical Properties
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• 30-10-2014

David Rudge Associates work throughout Staffordshire and the UK providing specialist restoration work, repairs and advice for work to be completed on historical properties, listed buildings and period homes. We are dedicated to maintaining the original historical features of older structures and buildings. We carry out a range of roofing work on listed buildings including: Wherever possible the historical building methods and...

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• Timber Frame Replacement in Listed Buildings
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Replacing or repairing timber frames in listed buildings may be necessary if the original features have become damaged, infected by woodworm or rotten. A great deal of care and research needs to be instigated before any listed building has work done on the replacement of any timber features. Original materials need to be matched as close as possible or the replacement timber must be able to work in the building alongside the original structural...

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• Plastering Restoration in Period Properties
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David Rudge Associates undertake a large range of plastering restoration projects for historical, period and listed buildings throughout Staffordshire and the UK. We are committed to restoring period buildings to their original style and design using traditional materials suited to the period. We carry our extensive research to ensure that the building materials that we use are suitable for the building and offer a restoration that works with the...

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• Electrical Work in Listed Buildings
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• 30-10-2014

Listed building must be maintained and refurbished according to the local listed building authority regulations. Any work carried out on a listed building should be completed using the same materials as originally used and finished according to the original design so that original features are preserved. Before you undertake any alterations or improvements on your listed building, you should contact your local authority to find out what the...

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• Alterations in Historical Buildings
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• 30-10-2014

Alterations and maintenance to listed buildings require specialist skills and knowledge about the historic materials used in the original construction. Period buildings will naturally move due to thermal expansion and contraction of the materials originally used. Adding inappropriate modern materials or completing repair work without knowledge about the historic building process can cause further damage to the structure of the building. Listed...

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• Lead Work in Listed Buildings
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• 30-10-2014

Lead is a common material used in roofing and ornate features of historical and period properties. Lead sheeting is one of the most durable and oldest materials used in roofing and if it is installed correctly, it can remain in place without need for repair longer than any other roofing material. If you require replacement of lead roofing or ornate features within a period or listed building, it is important that you undertake any work according...

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• Windows and Door Frames for Historical Properties
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The original design and style of historic and period buildings will often need to be preserved to match as closely as possible the original materials used historically. Listed buildings will require listed building consent to undertake any changes to the original building. Doors and Window frames of period and listed buildings provide a significant impact in the overall facade of a building exterior and historical interest of the property. HOW...

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• Plumbing Work for Listed Buildings
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• 30-10-2014

If you own or manage a listed or period building which requires new plumbing installation or maintenance, you may find that it is difficult to find a specialist plumber with the experience and knowledge to carry out plumbing work on listed buildings or historical and period properties. David Rudge Associates have developed many years of experience providing restoration and maintenance for period and historic buildings where a value has been placed...

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• How does damp effect listed buildings
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How does damp effect listed buildings? Find out more about damp management in period buildings. The conservation approach to old structures is to make as few changes as possible, which may not necessarily meet current comfort standards. Damp structures endanger the health of the residents as well as the fabric of the building. This is especially important for listed structures. Humans like relative humidity (RH) levels ranging from 30 to...

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• Structural Reports for Listed Buildings
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• 30-10-2014

Historical and listed buildings are often a problem for owners when a building survey is required. It can be difficult to find experienced surveyors who are capable of producing an accurate and knowledgeable survey of old buildings. David Rudge Associates are a building restoration and assessment company which are passionate about historical and listed buildings throughout Staffordshire and the UK. Our experienced team have developed many years knowledge...

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