Introduction

Additional Information

Useful Information for Historic Building Owners

Futher Reading & Research

Useful Internet Links

Staff

The Historic Building Recovery Grant Program Staff has produced a series of articles to help historic building owners make appropriate technical decisions while renovating or restoring their property. Click on the following links to read the articles published recently in Preservation in Print.

Sustainability & Energy Efficiency in Historic Buildings

• "Ask an Expert" By Tracy Nelson. Preservation in Print: Vol. 37, no. 8: pg. 18. (Nov, 2010)
• "The Greenest Building is One That Already Exists: Historic Preservation is Inherently Sustainable." By Tracy Nelson and Stephen Fowlkes. Preservation in Print: Vol. 36, no. 5: pg. 7-10. (Summer, 2009)
• "Recycling and Reusing Historic Architectural Features"" By Stephen Fowlkes. Preservation in Print: Vol. 37, no. 1: pg. 8-9. (February, 2010)
• "Low-Cost to No-Cost Energy Tips for Older Houses." By Tracy Nelson. Preservation in Print: Vol. 36, no. 7: pg. 8. (October, 2009)
• "To Insulate or Not to Insulate: Making the Best Choice for Historic Buildings in a Tropical and Wet Climate." By Tracy Nelson. Preservation in Print: Vol. 36, no. 2: pg. 10-11. (March, 2009)

Replacement Windows in Historic Buildings

• "Top Myths About Replacement Windows." By James Crouch. Preservation in Print: vol. 35, no. 9: pg. 10. (December/January, 2008/2009).

Choosing & Working with Contractors for Historic Buildings

• "Building a Firm Foundation: How to Choose a Qualified Contractor." By Megan Lord. Preservation in Print: Vol. 36, no. 1: pg. 8-9. (February, 2009)

Historic Masonry & Plaster

• "Ask an Expert" By Tracy Nelson. Preservation in Print: Vol. 37, no. 8: pg. 18. (Nov, 2010)
• "Tips for Maintaining and Repairing Historic Soft Clay Brick Structures." By Elizabeth Russell and Philip Gilmore. Preservation in Print: Vol. 36, no. 4: pg. 7-9. (May, 2009)
• "What You Never Knew You Wanted to Know About Plaster." By Jessica Cleaver. Preservation in Print: Vol. 36, no. 3: pg. 7-8. (April, 2009)

Historic Paint Finishes

• "More Than Just A Pretty Face: A Historic Homeowner's Guide to Exterior Paint." By Megan Lord. Preservation in Print: Vol. 36, no. 9: pg.__ (December/January 2009)

Researching Historic Preservation Topics

• "Doing Research on Historic Preservation In New Orleans Libraries and Archives." By Stephen Fowlkes. Preservation in Print: Vol. 36, no. 8: pg. 10-11. (November, 2009)

• "Cast Iron and New Orleans" By Liz Russell. Preservation in Print: Vol. 37, no. 1: pg. 8-9. (February, 2010)

• "Historic Districs 101" By Patricia L. Duncan. Preservation in Print: Vol. 37, no. 8: pg. 16-17. (November, 2010)