Is there a maintenance manual for heritage buildings?
HERITAGE BUILDING MAINTENANCE MANUAL This manual contains useful information on restoring and preserving heritage buildings, but it is intended as a general guide only. The Provincial Government has taken all reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication.
Why do heritage buildings need to be inspected?
Exposure to the elements causes all building materials to wear down eventually. Periodic inspections can help you find problems early and, along with regular maintenance, will extend the life of your building.
What’s the best way to maintain a heritage building?
The best type of protection is to do regular and routine maintenance, to prevent extensive and expensive repairs. Maintenance planning must be consistent with your needs and respectful of your financial means, while ensuring that your building is evaluated annually. A plan that is too complicated or onerous will simply not get completed.
When does the heritage application direction come into force?
This Direction sets out requirements for handling heritage related applications and comes into force on 15 April 2015. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Request an accessible format.
What are the benefits of preserving cultural heritage?
Another benefit that comes from preserving cultural heritage as a whole is the communal support. Those that identify strongly with a certain heritage are often more likely to help out others in that same community.
Why is Simon Thurley’s heritage cycle so important?
The Heritage Cycle from Simon Thurley helps explain the process of finding and incorporating culture into our lives, if we wish to do so. It begins with understanding the culture. Only then may we begin to value it.
Where can I find examples of cultural heritage?
Cultural heritage is made up of many things large and small. We can see it in the buildings, townscapes, and even in archaeological remains. Culture can be perceived through natural sources as well: the agriculture and landscapes associated with it.