Buying a listed building or a home within a conservation area can bring restrictions that many homeowners only discover when they attempt to make changes.
In this extract from The Healthy House Podcast, heritage masonry specialist Jake Mitchell of Archer Brick & Stone discusses the importance of obtaining a specialist heritage survey and speaking to local conservation or planning officers before beginning restoration work. From replacement PVC windows to repointing brickwork, unauthorised or unsuitable changes can result in expensive corrections and possible enforcement action.
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Jake also describes a simple white vinegar test that may help identify cement within existing mortar, before explaining why restoration materials must be selected for the individual building. Even different sections of the same property may require different mortar due to age, materials and exposure.
This clip is taken from Episode 2: Brick by Brick: The Truth About Traditional Homes - EP 2 Jake Mitchell - Archer Brick & Stone.
