Historic building features
Over recent years we have produced a series of design guides on the conservation of historic building features with the aim of assisting both property owners and developers with the design and specification of new projects or repairs. It should be noted that some of these guides have become quite dated and may not reflect recent legislative and national guidance changes, such as the new Building Regulations.
Links to additional information, particularly related to adapting to climate change and reducing carbon emissions, have also been included under each topic.
Windows and Doors
Traditional Dormer Windows - Cotswold District Council technical and design guide (2013)
Traditional Casement Windows - Cotswold District Council technical and design guide (2013)
Historic England - General information on windows, including sash window repair
Historic England - Energy Efficiency in Historic Buildings: Draught-proofing windows and doors
Historic England - Energy Efficiency in Historic Buildings: Secondary glazing for windows
SPAB - Technical Questions and Answers 5: Old Doors
SPAB - Technical Questions and Answers 8: Metal Windows
Porches
Porches - Cotswold District Council design guidance (2001)
Roofing
Cotswold Stone Slate Roofing - technical guidance (2000)
Historic England - Information on roof insulation
Chimneys, flues and ventilation
Traditional Chimneys - Cotswold District Council technical guide (1999)
Traditional Chimneys - Cotswold District Council design guide (1999)
Historic England - Energy Efficiency in Historic Buildings: Open fires, chimneys and flues
Ventilators: Air bricks and vents - Cotswold District Council (2011)
Floors and Walls
Historic England - Floor insulation
Historic England - Wall insulation
SPAB - Dealing with Inappropriate Cement Renders
SPAB - Brickwork
SPAB - Re-pointing
SPAB - Limewash
Barn Conversions
Historic England - Conversion of Traditional Farm Buildings
