Maintaining and modifying a heritage property

Learn more about how to get good heritage outcomes for your project.

Best practice technical guidance on how to maintain and repair bricks, mortar, and other masonry, including performance solutions to comply with the National Construction Code.

Short notes/guidelines

Heritage technical codes

Heritage technical guides

Practical guidance to repair and replace timber in your historic building.

How to keep your historic roof watertight, and manage the metal elements on a roof or elsewhere on your property.

Learn more about how to manage and maintain your historic garden, including best practice during drought.

Use our checklists to prepare maintenance and inspection schedules.

Learn about architectural styles from early Victorian to Modern, and information on colour schemes, design features and gardens for each period.