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- The SPAB receives many enquiries about what constitutes good practice when it comes to repointing old masonry. This article sheds some light on the main issues.
- Limestone is the raw material not just for lime but for other products that benefit old buildings. In the form of whiting, one of its uses is as an important constituent of soft distemper paint.
- The unnecessary replacement of old timber windows is of continuing concern to the SPAB. Such work can diminish both the character and value of an older building. Neighbouring properties could well suffer too.
- Guardians are SPAB Members who offer their time, expertise and advice to help the charity do the best work it possibly can for old buildings and the people who care for them.
- We’re grateful to have some incredible volunteers at the SPAB.
- Committees with vacancies in 2025 We have vacancies on the following Committees. Please fill in the form to submit your application by 9am on Monday 5 August.
- Morwenna was Head of Historic Buildings Climate Change Adaptation at Historic England and specialises in energy efficiency of traditional buildings.
- Lime was employed in the construction of nearly all old buildings in Britain. An understanding of this versatile natural material is fundamental to their conservative repair and long-term protection.
- It is with sadness that we share the news of the sudden death of John Sell, CBE.
- Lack of maintenance is a key reason why old buildings deteriorate. Maintenance essentially means preventing rainwater getting in where it can cause harm.
- Chloe Chambers, 2024 SPAB Scholar, shares the highlights of a recent site visit – and what it's really like to plaster with cow dung!
- When it comes to old buildings, sustainability is about so much more than energy-efficiency.
- The Philip Webb Award is a design competition that encourages the sympathetic reuse of existing buildings, and champions sensitive new design for old buildings. It is open to Architecture students and recent graduates.
- The John Betjeman Award celebrates the repair and conservation of places of worship.
- Our annual SPAB-STBA conference will take place at the Hospitium, York, on Tuesday 5 November 2024, 9am - 5pm. The theme this year is:
- SPAB Chair Duncan McCallum finds lessons from the past in the SPAB Archive.
- Every year, we select four craftspeople with a passion for old buildings to join the SPAB Fellowship, a unique training programme designed to broaden the skills and experience of craftspeople involved with historic buildings
- Sarika Jhawar, architectural designer and 2024 Scholar, explores the issues facing thatching in Ireland and what has surprised her most about her experience on this journey so far.
- The Esher Award commemorates the late Viscount Esher GBE, Hon FRIBA who was Chairman of the SPAB from 1932-1960.
- Where did you wake up today?
- With so many households feeling the cost-of-living squeeze, this year we’re focusing on how quick and simple maintenance tasks can help ke
- Members can read digital flip book back issues of SPAB's Magazine by clicking the following links.