Conservation & Restoration of Buildings - Conservation of Roofs (1979)

Conservation & Restoration of Buildings – Conservation of Roofs was first published in 1979 and offers guidance on the care of heritage roof styles.

Conservation of Roofs (1979)

Please note the publication date of the bulletin when referring to them for information as heritage practice and statutory requirements may have changed since publication.

Damage to Buildings on Clay Soils (1984)

A report on the damage that may be caused by movements of the foundations of buildings on clay soils.

Decorating with Wallpaper c. 1840-1914 (1987)

A guide to assist in the conservation and restoration of buildings.

Fences & Gates (1988)

A guide to identification, conservation, and restoration of historic gates and fences c. 1840-1925.

Lettering and Signs on Buildings c. 1850-1900

A guide to identifying the styles of lettering and signs used on buildings between c. 1850 and 1900.

Our Inter-War Houses (1991)

A guide to recognizing, restoring, and extending houses of the 1920s and 1930s.

Physical Investigation of a Building (1989)

An approach to the archaeology of standing structures.

Planting c. 1850-1900 (1982)

A guide to the restoration, conservation and rehabilitation of early style Australian gardens and man-made landscapes.

Principles of Cleaning Masonry Buildings (1982)

A guide to assist in the cleaning on masonry buildings

Wood Deterioration in Buildings (1987)

A guide to the identification and treatment of wood deteriogens.

Conservation & Restoration of Buildings – Preservation of Masonry Walls (1982)

Preservation of Masonry Walls offers guidance on the care of heritage stone and brick walls.

Exterior Paint Colours (1977)

A guide on appropriate paint colours for the exteriors of hertiage buildings in Victoria.

Caring for Historic Furniture

Caring for Historic Furniture in Public Buildings was a two page pamphlet produced by the Historic Buildings Branch of

Australian Housing Styles

Australian Housing Styles is a five page technical bulletin containing illustrations of architectural details from

Polly Woodside – Melbourne’s Tall Ship

The story of a small, late-century sailing ship, her builders and owners, her voyages and of the men who sailed

Labassa

By the 1880s, Melbourne was one of the wealthiest, most glamorous cities in the British Empire. Between 1885 and 1890,

The Story of Como

Read the fascinating story of Como, its notable succession of occupants and their luxurious lifestyles in

External Appeals

The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) can provide assistance to some property owners to undertake the conservation

Bourke Hill Precinct

Click here to download our timeline of the Windsor Hotel development

Demolition by Neglect

In 2013 we commissioned a report on the issue of demolition by neglect in Victoria.

Heritage Register

The National Trust Heritage Register covers all types of cultural and natural heritage in Victoria.

Conservation & Restoration of Buildings – Conservation of Roofs (1979)

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