Common Sense Preservation: Workshops for Old House Owners
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Winter Weatherization Workshop for Old House Owners
Winter is coming. It's time to think about tuning up your old house and lowering those heating bills. At the same time you will be protecting Rhode Island's heritage and helping to save the planet! In this half-day workshop learn how to make your old home more "green," saving both money and energy without damaging its historic character. You will receive a Historic Homeowners' Toolkit and a checklist for seasonal home maintenance.
The partially restored Gibson House (c.1848) in historic Bristol, RI (1200 Hope Street), is the setting for this workshop. Experts will present information and demonstrations on:
- Insulation
- Weatherizing the building envelope (walls, doors, roof, windows)
- Efficient heating systems
- Basic maintenance
- and more
This workshop is a project of the Collaborative for Common Sense Preservation: Historic New England, the Newport Restoration Foundation, and Preserve Rhode Island.
Economical Historic Home: Energy Efficiency Basics for Old House Owners
How to care for your old house, protect Rhode Island's heritage, and help save the planet!
Do you love your historic home but hate the high heating bills and wasted energy? Learn how to make your old home more "green," saving money and energy without losing its historic character.
Experts will present information and demonstrations on:
- insulation
- weatherizing the building envelope (walls, doors, roof, etc.)
- wood window repair and restoration
- retrofitting for efficient heating systems
- tax credits and funding sources
- and more
Common Sense Preservation is a joint project of Newport Restoration Foundation, Preserve Rhode Island, Historic New England, and the Providence Revolving Fund, in association with Heritage Restoration, Inc and Heartwood Building & Restoration.