Delaware County Planning Department Historic Preservation

Historic buildings are unique, irreplaceable elements of our landscape that demand special consideration when undergoing maintenance and repair. Since historic materials and construction techniques are often vastly different than their modern counterparts, it is important to understand their characteristics in order to undertake proper care. By appropriately undertaking preventative maintenance and repair, we not only minimize damaging impacts of time, but we can also ensure the continued value of our historic resources to future generations. With this in mind, we have provided the following links to assist in the maintenance and conservation of historic resources.

Maintaining Your Historic Home: A Practical Guide for Homeowners
Developed by the Historic Preservation section of DCPD based on proven preservation methods and technical information published by preservation professionals, this preventative maintenance guide is designed as a practical maintenance guide for property owners of historic houses. Put simply, the guide is intended to help people understand how to maintain, repair, and preserve details of their historic houses, while retaining the architectural uniqueness of their home.

National Park Service: Preservation Briefs
Published by the National Park Service, this series of 47 technical briefs, each available as a separate PDF, provides guidance on preserving, rehabilitating, and restoring historic buildings. Filled with illustrations and representative examples, these briefs cover everything from mortar joints and roofing to heating, ventilating, and cooling.