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- A few simple measures can often successfully restore a delicate moisture balance in old buildings. This article explains how unwelcome wet can be kept at bay.
- A holistic approach to fungal decay – wet and dry rot – minimises damage, expense and the use of chemicals. This article explains how to fight an old adversary.
- The chimneys of old buildings need more frequent maintenance than masonry less exposed to the weather but this is often neglected because of difficult access.
- As a finalist in AJ’s 2026 Awards, conservation and historic category, SPAB’s Old House Project at St Andrew’s Chapel is recognised as an exemplar of 'sensitive upgrade, or thoughtful adaptation of ancient, listed or other historic buildings and s
- After a great deal of thought and much discussion, SPAB’s Board has reached the difficult decision to sell Fladbury Mill in Worcestershire.
- SPAB Ireland Lecture: Improving Energy Efficiency in Traditional Buildings
- Beetles can be a threat to old buildings but sound timbers and old woodworm holes are sprayed unnecessarily when a building changes hands.
- To mark SPAB's 150th anniversary next year, The Landmark Trust is offering SPAB members 10% off holidays in their properties across Britain and Italy throughout 2027.
- Thatched roofs are one of the most evocative symbols of the British countryside; thatched buildings are our best-loved.