A guide to maintenance and repair. It includes information on brick, roof, structural timber repair and more.
Technical advice
Caring for all old buildings can be challenging, but traditional mills can be particularly tricky as windmills and watermills are by definition exposed to extra wear from wind and water.
We’re here to help! Download the resources below for expert advice on repairing, maintaining and operating mills.
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Resources
Millwright suppliers list
A list of suppliers across the UK providing services and products that may be of use to millwrights and those involved in repairing mills.
Philosophy of repair
This leaflet outlines the Mills Section’s views on the best way to approach the protection and repair of windmills and watermills.
Glossary of mill terms
In 1996 Tony Yoward created a glossary to provide a standard definition of mill terms to enable expressions to be understood.
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