Pre-1919 Buildings
Introduction
This quick guide has been prepared to inform people about pre-1919 homes, highlighting their unique characteristics and the challenges they present when it comes to retrofitting. These homes, often rich in architectural heritage, require careful consideration to preserve their historical value while improving energy efficiency and comfort.
Published: June 2025
Contents
Welcome to the Quick Guide: Pre-1919 Buildings
The guide begins with an overview of this housing type, followed by a discussion of the key factors that make retrofitting such homes particularly complex. It concludes with a summary of common retrofit measures that can be, and often are, successfully applied to these properties.
This is an introduction to this subject. Those wishing to explore this topic further should refer to the relevant material available on the RISE website. Furthermore, readers that would like this document in a more accessible format should contact rise@turntown.co.uk.
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Readers that would like this document in a more accessible format should contact rise@turntown.co.uk.