Building or Remodeling in a Historic Zone
Oct 15, 2024•20 min
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Episode description
Today Kelly is talking about building or remodeling in a historical district or zone, depending on where you live, but there are historical zoning laws that govern the comings and goings, and remodelings of all historical structures in the communities in which you live. When it comes time to remodel or refurbish these old buildings, one will have to navigate these laws and this episode will help you learn what it is like to remodel a home or property within a historical zone.
“What you wanna do, these are the key points to consider in a historic remodel. You want to maintain historic features. You want to prioritize preserving elements like the woodwork if it’s built out of timber in North America, the plaster, the windows, the doors, hardware, the exterior details that give the home its unique historical charm and make it such a memorable building. Repair before you replace.” 10:27
- An example from Kelly’s life in Salt Lake City 3:30
- What you wanna do 10:25
- Research the home’s history and prepare 12:20
“What you wanna do, these are the key points to consider in a historic remodel. You want to maintain historic features. You want to prioritize preserving elements like the woodwork if it’s built out of timber in North America, the plaster, the windows, the doors, hardware, the exterior details that give the home its unique historical charm and make it such a memorable building. Repair before you replace.” 10:27
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