This post was originally published on this site In the Georgian era, shutters were an elegant way to shut out the world. Internal shutters would…
This post was originally published on this site Have you ever seen this on an old building? This is a blank (or blind) arcade, a…
This post was originally published on this site Flint flushwork ✨ This technique involves setting ‘knapped’ (expertly shaped) flint to sit flush with the dressed…
This post was originally published on this site Some plants are relatively harmless on an old wall. Others, not so much! Tree surgeon Mike Roberts…
This post was originally published on this site An old building can make a wonderful home, but it’s easy to get swept away by the…
This post was originally published on this site There are many different approaches to building conservation. The SPAB Approach focuses on protecting the ‘fabric’ of…
This post was originally published on this site An oriel window is a form of bay window that protrudes from the building but doesn’t reach…
This post was originally published on this site Applications are open for the SPAB Scholarship 2025! The Scholarship is a unique training programme for early…
This post was originally published on this site Have you ever heard of close-studding? In a timber‐framed building, this is where where vertical timbers are…
This post was originally published on this site With autumn rapidly approaching, you might be wondering how you can get your older house ready for…