Architectural Conservation Guidance and Publications

The information below contains the basic principles of conservation and restoration. Knowledge of our architectural heritage leads to increased awareness of its value.

Advice Series for Owners of Traditionally Built Buildings

In August 2007, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government launched a new advice series for owners of traditionally built buildings.

The Advice Series will continue with further publications. A guide to the repair of thatched roofs is currently in preparation in collaboration with Fingal County Council. Amoung the topics to be addressed in future publications are the repair of slate roofs, the repair of historic ironwork and the care of decorative finishes.

The publications in this series are available to download below.

Architectural Survey and Assessment of a Protected Structure (PDF, 23.88 kb)

Bricks - a guide to the repair of historic brickwork (PDF, 1.92 mb)

Energy Efficiency in Traditional Buildings (PDF, 1.96 mb)

Guidelines for Works in Architectural Conservation Areas (PDF, 77.56 kb)

Improving the Accessibility of Historic Buildings and Places (PDF, 1.37 mb)

Iron - the repair of wrought and cast ironwork (PDF, 1.66 mb)

Maintenance - A Guide to the Care of Older Buildings (PDF, 729.89 kb)

Paving - The Conservation of Historic Ground Surfaces (PDF, 2.51 mb)

Roofs - a guide to the repair of historic roofs (PDF, 1.99 mb)

Ruins - the conservation repair of masonry ruins (PDF, 3.96 mb)

Stained Glass - The Care of Stained Glass Section 1-2 (PDF, 1.68 mb)

Stained Glass - The Care of Stained Glass Section 3-5 (PDF, 999.60 kb)

Thatch - A Guide to the Repair of Thatched Roofs (PDF, 2.60 mb)

Guidelines from the Department of the Environment

Conservation Principles (PDF, 264.50 kb)

Decorative plasterwork (PDF, 171.18 kb)

Fire Safety, Security and Maintenance (PDF, 53.27 kb)

Interior Decoration and Finishes (PDF, 132.02 kb)

Interior joinery (PDF, 238.45 kb)

Paving and Street Furniture (PDF, 387.96 kb)

Settings and Landscape (PDF, 232.08 kb)

Shopfronts (PDF, 222.48 kb)

Sources of Information (PDF, 1.62 mb)

Stone-walling (PDF, 251.73 kb)

Homes and Heritage the Mourne Homestead Experience

Homes and Heritage the Mourne Homestead (PDF, 1.20 mb)

Shopfront and Signage Guidelines

Shopfront and Signage Guidelines (PDF, 1.52 mb)