Historic Property Restoration Standards

 

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Historic Property Restoration
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Hampton Luzak holds years of work experience in a variety of industries, including advertising, public relations, and television. Now focusing her skills on interior design, Hampton Luzak restores historic homes built in the 1700s.

Home restoration is the process of making a property look the way it appeared the year it was built. Restoration can be complex, often involving the removal of newer features or the reconstruction of features that would have been present in the original design. The United States National Park Service identifies a set of standards that should be applied when restoring a property.

The property itself should be regarded and treated as a historical record. All features and materials original to the time period should be preserved, and any features from other time periods should be documented and removed.

Any decorations or finishes in disrepair should be repaired. If repair is impossible, the items should be replaced with the same materials and crafting techniques whenever possible.