Heritage & Conservation
6 terms in this category
Conservation Area
What is a conservation area? Plain-English guide to conservation area designation in the UK, what restrictions apply to works o...
Read definition Heritage & ConservationLime Mortar
What is lime mortar? Plain-English guide to hydraulic lime and non-hydraulic lime mortars for historic masonry, why lime mortar...
Read definition Heritage & ConservationLime Render
What is lime render? Plain-English guide to traditional lime render for historic buildings, the difference between lime render ...
Read definition Heritage & ConservationListed Building
What is a listed building? Plain-English explanation of Grade I, Grade II* and Grade II listings, what works need consent, and ...
Read definition Heritage & ConservationRepointing
What is repointing? Plain-English guide to repointing brick and stone masonry, when to repoint, choosing the right mortar, comm...
Read definition Heritage & ConservationVernacular Architecture
What is vernacular architecture? Plain-English definition of vernacular building traditions in the UK, why local materials and ...
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