Heritage Action Zone - guidance on grant funding

A2.1 Technical conservation guidance on all aspects of the repair and maintenance of the historic built environment is available on the Historic England (opens new window) website, on topics such as:

• traditional windows
• repointing brick and stone walls
• energy efficiency and historic buildings
• vacant historic buildings
• inspecting and maintaining fibrous plaster ceilings
• finding suitable replacement stone for building repairs
• finding wall paintings
• preparing for and recovering from flooding
• planning for emergencies like fire
• conserving war memorials
• looking after parks and gardens
• managing wildlife and habitats
• insuring historic buildings
• carrying out hot works (work involving naked flames) in historic buildings