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Historic Building Inspections
2000s–Present: Modern Retrofit Standards
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2000s–Present: Modern Retrofit Standards
2 Topics
Basics
Inspection Context
Conditions, Concerns, and Issues
Common Plumbing System Deterioration and Defects Specific to Historic Buildings
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Common Plumbing System Deterioration and Defects Specific to Historic Buildings
2 Topics
Basics
Inspection Context
Access, Routing, and Concealment Concerns
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Access, Routing, and Concealment Concerns
2 Topics
Basics
Inspection Context
Plumbing Upgrades vs. Preservation
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Plumbing Upgrades vs. Preservation
3 Topics
Basics
Inspection Context
Talking Points
Safety and Regulatory Considerations
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Safety and Regulatory Considerations
4 Topics
Basics
Inspection Context
Life-Safety Issues in Older Plumbing Systems
Preservation Constraints and Plumbing Work
Inspection Procedure
Starting the Inspection
What to Do
Visual Indicators
Protection and Rehabilitation
Age-Typical vs. Defect
Talking Points
Summary
ROOFS
Introduction
All Things About Roofs in Historic Buildings
Historic Roofing Strategies
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Historic Roofing Strategies
5 Topics
Overview
Common Historic Roofing Approaches
Visual Cues
A Brief Review of Initial Roofing and Modernization
How Building Age and Architecture Influence Roof Design
Roofing Components and Systems in Historic Buildings
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Roofing Components and Systems in Historic Buildings
3 Topics
Overview
Roof Access, Terminations, and Drainage Entry Points
Roof Fields, Penetrations, and Equipment Groups
Common Roof System Types by Era
Overview
Pre‑1850: Handcrafted and Natural Materials
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Pre‑1850: Handcrafted and Natural Materials
2 Topics
Basics
Inspection Context
1850–1900: Industrial Materials and Ornamentation
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1850–1900: Industrial Materials and Ornamentation
2 Topics
Basics
Inspection Context
1900–1940: Standardization and Early Asphalt Products
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1900–1940: Standardization and Early Asphalt Products
2 Topics
Basics
Inspection Context
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