How to preserve historic architecture

NO.37  PRESERVATION BRIEFS

Appropriate  Methods for Reducing  Lead-Paint Hazards in Historic Housing  by Sharon C. Park, FAIA, and Douglas C. Hicks

The premise of this Preservation Brief is that historic housing can be made lead-safe for children without removing significant decorative features and finishes, or architectural trim work that may contribute to the building’s historic character (see fig. 1). Historic housing -encompassing private dwellings and all types of rental …