| Technical Preservation Briefs |
| Produced by the Technical Preservations Services division of the National Park Service |
| The principles and practices that are outlined in these documents represents current best practices in the field of historic preservation. These documents are the standard of treatment for many local preservation commissions, and the Preservation Briefs are frequently referenced in architectural specifications. Visit the Technical Preservation Services website for more information. |
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| 1 |
Assessing Cleaning and Water-Repellent Treatments for Historic Masonry Buildings |
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| 2 |
Repointing Mortar Joints in Historic Masonry Buildings |
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| 6 |
Dangers of Abrasive Cleaning to Historic Buildings |
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| 15 |
Preservation of Historic Concrete Problems and General Approaches
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| 21 |
Repairing Historic Flat Plaster Walls and Ceilings
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| 22 |
The Preservation and Repair of Historic Stucco |
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| 39 |
Controlling Unwanted Moisture in Historic Buildings |
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| 42 |
The Maintenance, Repair and Replacement of Historic Cast Stone
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