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| Review the steps a professional will take when replacing the foundation of your historic building. |
| Find out about zoning regulations in your community. |
| Learn common causes of paint failure and preventative measures. |
| Learn to identify typical concrete block foundation problems. |
| Learn how to identify and repair the decorative glass in your historic building. |
| Learn methods of assessing the condition of the foundation, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems of a historic building. |
| Discover ways to repair or maintain shellac finishes on wood surfaces. |
| Learn best practices to maintain and/or replace the original furnace in your historic house. |
| Discover methods for maintaining and improving energy efficiency in a historic building. |
| Identify and repair tile and terrazzo flooring. |
| Review guidelines for building an addition to your historic commercial building. |
| Learn best practices for preserving your original pressed-metal (tin) ceiling. |
| Learn about low-interest loan programs and successful projects completed with the aid of these programs. |
| Learn what to consider before you retrofit your historic house for air conditioning. |
| Review the uses of architectural epoxies on wood in a historic building. |
| Different types of weatherstripping for exterior doors that will improve energy efficiency of a historic building. |
| Review methods of removing paint and managing lead paint in your historic building. |
| Identify the form and style of your building so you can successfully preserve, maintain and restore it. |
| Explore different types of historic commercial signs and ways to use them. |
| Explore guidelines for building an addition to a historic house while preserving its historic character. |
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