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Rehabilitation Information
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Rehab Dos and Don'ts
Some basics for sprucing up your historic home.
Rehab for Dummies Novices
Both general advice and specific tips for those who are new to the world of house rehabilitation. This article, by J. Scott Anderson and Craig Paulsen, is from Volume 5 of Utah Preservation magazine.
Inspection Checklist for Historic Buildings
A worksheet approach for Property Owners.
Signs & Awnings for Downtowns
A workbook for business and property owners.
Restoring A Historic Commercial Building
A workbook for business and property owners.
Contractor Directory (PDF)
A list of architects, designers, engineers, contractors, sub contractors, suppliers and others who have experience working
with historic buildings and have been asked to be placed on this list.
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Sign Up Sheet for Contractor Directory (RTF)
If you have a product or service that would be appropriate and would like to be included in the directory, please fill
out this form and return it to the Utah State Historic Preservation Office.
Bracing for the Big One
Information to help you plan and carry out a seismic upgrade while preserving the important features and character of
your historic house. Currently, only the text is available online; however, you can contact Don Hartley at (801) 533-3560
to receive a copy of the brochure.
Adapting for Access: ADA Compliance in Historic Structures
A brochure that dispels myths and shows that it is possible and reasonable to comply with the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) while remaining in your historic structure and retaining its historic significance.
The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
Standards to guide work undertaken on historic buildings, particularly for those listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The National Park Service has a great illustrated online guide.
Old House Journal
Restoration techniques, preservation advice, preservation booklets from the federal government, bulletin boards, and
chat rooms.
Traditional Building
Information on suppliers of traditionally styled products and related services. This web site is primarily for construction
and design professionals and owners and managers of historic buildings.
Don't Get Nailed
Contractor and lien information from the Utah Department of Occupational & Professional Licensing. (Under Rehab on
our Downloads page)
Technical Preservation Services
The National Park Service provides a broad range of products and services, including technical information.
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