Historic Preservation Technical Procedures

Technical Procedures Overview
GSA’s Technical Procedures are an online library of specifications and standards for repair and maintenance of historic building materials. Information in the procedures has been obtained from GSA specifications for historic building projects, National Park Service specifications, and other sources concerned with the care of historic buildings. The goal of these procedures is avoid inadvertent damage to historic materials and to extend their useful life. The procedures cover many aspects of materials preservation, responding to hundreds of problems commonly encountered in GSA historic building projects and inspections. Individual deficiencies listed in GSA’s Building Preservation Plans reference relevant technical procedures. The procedures are indexed according to the 16 divisions of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). The database is also searchable by keywords in the procedure’s titles or text. Prior to inclusion in GSA’s library of procedures, documents are reviewed by one or more qualified preservation specialists for general consistency with the Secretary of Interior Standards for rehabilitating historic buildings as understood at the time the procedure is added to the library. All specifications require project-specific editing and professional judgement regarding the applicability of a procedure to a particular building, project or location. References to products and suppliers are to serve as a general guideline and do not constitute a federal endorsement or determination that a product or method is the best or most current alternative, remains available, or is compliant with current environmental regulations and safety standards. The library of procedures is intended to serve as a resource, not a substitute, for specification development by a qualified preservation professional.

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Technical procedures provide specifications and standards for repair and maintenance of historic building materials. The procedures cover many aspects of materials preservation, commonly encountered in historic building projects and inspections. The goal of these procedures is to avoid inadvertent damage to historic materials and extend their useful life. Procedures have been obtained from a variety of federal and other sources concerned with the care of historic buildings and are indexed according to the 16 divisions defined by the Construction Specifications Institute’s MasterFormat.

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We’ve reviewed the procedures for general consistency with federal standards and provide them only as a reference. Specifications should only be applied under the guidance of a qualified preservation professional who can assess the applicability of a procedure to a particular building, project or location. References to products and suppliers serve as general guidelines and do not constitute a federal endorsement nor a determination that a product or method is the best alternative or compliant with current environmental regulations and safety standards.


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Division 3 - Concrete

Biennial Cleaning And Stain Removal Of Woodwork
Procedure Code: 640002S

Filling Of Holes In Wood Veneer Paneling
Procedure Code: 640002S

Patching Cracks And Holes In Woodwork
Procedure Code: 640016S

Periodic Maintenance Of Wood Veneer Paneling
Procedure Code: 640001S

Removing Shellac From Wood Features And Refinishing
Procedure Code: 640012S

Repairing Water-Damaged Woodwork
Procedure Code: 640011S

Replacing Deteriorated Woodwork
Procedure Code: 640015S

Staining And Lacquering Woodwork
Procedure Code: 640014S

Poulticing Bronze and Copper Stains from Concrete
Procedure Code: 371044S

Poulticing Caulking Compound Stains From Concrete
Procedure Code: 371009S

Poulticing Curing Compound Stains From Concrete
Procedure Code: 371014S

Poulticing Ink Stains From Concrete
Procedure Code: 371024S

Poulticing Iodine Stains From Concrete
Procedure Code: 371025S

Poulticing Iron Rust Stains From Concrete
Procedure Code: 371026S

Poulticing Linseed, Soybean And Tung Oil Stains From Concrete
Procedure Code: 371030S

Poulticing Lubricating And Petroleum Oil Stains From Concrete
Procedure Code: 371031S

Poulticing Perspiration Stains From Concrete
Procedure Code: 371033S

Poulticing Plywood or Joint Sealant Stains from Concrete
Procedure Code: 371034S

Poulticing Urine Stains From Concrete
Procedure Code: 371038S

Pouticing Candy And Confectionery Stains From Concrete
Procedure Code: 371008S

Removing Asphalt Stains from Concrete
Procedure Code: 371005S

Removing Beverage Stains from Concrete
Procedure Code: 371006S

Removing Blood Stains From Concrete
Procedure Code: 371007S

Removing Chewing Gum From Concrete
Procedure Code: 371010S

Removing Coal Tar Stains from Concrete
Procedure Code: 371012S

Removing Creosote Stains From Concrete
Procedure Code: 371013S

Removing Efflorescence from Concrete
Procedure Code: 371016S

Removing Finishing And Curing Discolorations From Concrete
Procedure Code: 371018S

Removing Fire, Smoke, Soot, Pitch And Wood Tar Stains From Concrete
Procedure Code: 371019S

Removing Grease Stains from Concrete
Procedure Code: 371001S

Removing Gypsum Plaster Stains From Concrete
Procedure Code: 371022S

Removing Mildew Stains From Concrete
Procedure Code: 371028S

Removing Moss Stains from Concrete
Procedure Code: 371029S

Removing Old Resilient Floor Adhesives from Concrete
Procedure Code: 371003S

Removing Surface Dirt From Concrete
Procedure Code: 371015S

Removing Tobacco Stains from Concrete
Procedure Code: 371037S

Removing Wood Stains from Concrete
Procedure Code: 371042S

Standard Testing Sequence for Removing Unknown Stains from Concrete
Procedure Code: 371003G

Treating Dusting of Concrete Floors
Procedure Code: 371002S

Patching Scaling Concrete Masonry
Procedure Code: 373202S

Patching Spalled Concrete
Procedure Code: 373204S

Removing And Replacing Deteriorated Concrete Paving
Procedure Code: 373203S

Repairing Cracks in Concrete by Injecting Epoxy Resin
Procedure Code: 373201S

Types of Cracks in Concrete and Typical Causes
Procedure Code: 373202G

Treating Rising Damp By Injecting Chemical Dampproofing
Procedure Code: 715001S

Cleaning Historic Glass
Procedure Code: 880002S

Replacing Broken Glass in Wood and Metal Windows
Procedure Code: 880001S

Cleaning Door Hardware
Procedure Code: 870002S

Installing Lead Stone Flashing To Protect Masonry Joints
Procedure Code: 765601S

Installing Weatherstripping On Metal Double-Hung Windows
Procedure Code: 850001S

Making Repairs To Sheetmetal Flashing
Procedure Code: 762004S

Guidelines For Installing A Standing Seam Sheetmetal Roof
Procedure Code: 761001S

Installing A Terne Sheetmetal Roof
Procedure Code: 761007S

Repairing A Detached Batten Roll Seam On A Sheetmetal Roof
Procedure Code: 761010S

Repairing A Detached Standing Seam On A Copper Roof
Procedure Code: 761011S

Reroofing Using Slate Shingles
Procedure Code: 731503S

Three Methods Of Preventing Icedams On Slate Tile Roofs
Procedure Code: 731504S

Securing An Exterior Wooden Balustrade
Procedure Code: 643001S

Sealing Leaky Wood Double-Hung Windows
Procedure Code: 861101S

Repairing Scratches, Gouges And Dents In Wood Wall Ornament
Procedure Code: 644004S

Replacing Damaged Or Missing Pieces Of Wood Wall Molding
Procedure Code: 644002S

Division 8 - Openings

Resetting A Hinge Mortise
Procedure Code: 871201S

Silencing Creaking And Grinding Hinges
Procedure Code: 871202S

Repairing Brass Window And Door Finish Hardware
Procedure Code: 871004S

Repairing Hairline Cracks In Pigmented Structural Glass Panels
Procedure Code: 881001S

Repairing Holes And Larger Cracks In Pigmented Structural Glass Panels
Procedure Code: 881003S

Replacing Damaged Pigmented Structural Glass Panels
Procedure Code: 881002S

Temporary Patching Of Chips And Cracks In Window Glazing
Procedure Code: 880002S

Treatment for Condensation on Historic Glass and Storm Sashes
Procedure Code: 880001S

Replicating Bronze Hardware
Procedure Code: 870001S

Repairing Existing Leaded Glass
Procedure Code: 882201S

Replacing Broken, Missing Or Non-Original Glass With New Leaded Glass Panels
Procedure Code: 882202S

Stripping And Repainting Metal Doors
Procedure Code: 810001S

Applying Gilded Lettering to Interior Wood Doors
Procedure Code: 501027S

Cleaning and Painting Steel Windows
Procedure Code: 850002S

Stripping And Repainting Exterior Galvanized Metal Windows
Procedure Code: 850003S

Installing Bronze Revolving Doors
Procedure Code: 847001S

Repairing And Replacing A Damaged Window Screen
Procedure Code: 866001S

Repainting Steel Windows
Procedure Code: 851001S

Repairing Double-Hung Window Sash Weights And Cords/Chains
Procedure Code: 876001S

Repair Of Binding Door
Procedure Code: 821001S

Repair Of Bows Or Undulations In A Wood Door Frame
Procedure Code: 821002S

Repairing Balkiness or Binding of Pocket Doors
Procedure Code: 821004S

Repairing Out Of Plumb Pocket Doors
Procedure Code: 821005S

Repairing Pocket Door Hardware Including Tracks And Stops
Procedure Code: 821006S

Replacement Of Damaged Wood Doors
Procedure Code: 821003S

General Guidelines For The Fabrication And Installation Of Wood Windows
Procedure Code: 861002S

Rehabilitating Wood Windows
Procedure Code: 861001S

Repairing Weather Checks in a Wood Window Sill
Procedure Code: 861005S

Replacing A Wood Window Sill
Procedure Code: 861004S

Restoring Wood Window Sash and Frames
Procedure Code: 861006S

Unsticking a Wood Double-Hung Window Sash
Procedure Code: 861003S

Division 26 - Electrical

Guidelines For Installing Fire Alarms In Historic Buildings
Procedure Code: 1672101G

Cleaning And Painting Cast Iron Lamps
Procedure Code: 1651005S

Cleaning Ornamental Bronze Light Fixtures
Procedure Code: 1651003S

Replacing Ornamental Bronze Light Fixtures
Procedure Code: 1651002S

Restoring Original Wrought-Iron Wall Luminaries
Procedure Code: 1651001S

Division 9 - Finishes

Installing Adhesively Applied Acoustical Ceiling Tiles
Procedure Code: 951201S

Spot Cleaning Stains On Carpeting
Procedure Code: 968001S

General Maintenance Guidelines For Ceramic Tile
Procedure Code: 931001G

Installing A Ceramic Mosaic Tile Floor To Match Existing Tile
Procedure Code: 931002S

Installing New Glazed Wall Tiles
Procedure Code: 931010S

Methods Of Removing Rust Stains From Ceramic Tile
Procedure Code: 931001S

Regrouting Ceramic Tile
Procedure Code: 931008S

Removing Copper, Silver And Nickel Stains From Ceramic Tile
Procedure Code: 931005S

Removing Efflorescence From Ceramic Tile
Procedure Code: 931011S

Removing Grease Stains From Ceramic Tile
Procedure Code: 931004S

Repairing Broken Tiles
Procedure Code: 931009S

Replacing Damaged Or Missing Ceramic Tiles
Procedure Code: 931003S

Routine Cleaning And Stain Removal Of Ceramic Tile
Procedure Code: 931006S

Replacing Cracked Ceramic Floor Tile
Procedure Code: 931101S

Painting Exterior Stucco
Procedure Code: 991006S

Patching Hairline Cracks In Plaster
Procedure Code: 921002S

Patching Small Chips And Cracks In Plaster
Procedure Code: 921005S

Repairing Broken Vertical Ties On A Suspended Plaster Ceiling
Procedure Code: 921006S

Resecuring Loose Wall Or Ceiling Plaster
Procedure Code: 921004S

Three-Coat Plaster Patching Holes
Procedure Code: 921003S

Architectural Scagliola: Characteristics, Uses and Problems
Procedure Code: 920005G

Cleaning And Stripping Paint From Plaster Surfaces
Procedure Code: 920008S

Concealing Water Stains On Plaster Surfaces
Procedure Code: 920014S

Consolidating Delaminated Scagliola
Procedure Code: 920006S

Duplicating Plaster Castings
Procedure Code: 920011S

Lathing and Plastering Walls and Ceilings
Procedure Code: 920003S

Patching Large Holes In Plaster With Sheetrock
Procedure Code: 920012S

Polishing Architectural Scagliola
Procedure Code: 920007S

Removing Efflorescence From Plaster
Procedure Code: 920004S

Removing Loose Stucco And Patching
Procedure Code: 920010S

Removing Stains and Efflorescence from Architectural Scagliola
Procedure Code: 920009S

Repairing Cracks In Architectural Scagliola
Procedure Code: 920013S

Replicating Ornamental Plaster Trim
Procedure Code: 920005S

Restoring Metal Leaf On Plaster
Procedure Code: 920001S

Installing Suspended Ceiling Systems
Procedure Code: 951301S

Refinishing a Radiator
Procedure Code: 1575001S

Conserving Decorative Painting On Plaster
Procedure Code: 990001S

Evaluating When Lead Paint Mitigation Is Necessary
Procedure Code: 990003G

General Guidelines for Painting Exterior and Interior Surfaces
Procedure Code: 990007S

Guidelines for Identifying Historic Paint Colors
Procedure Code: 990009G

Properties and Uses of Calcimine Paint
Procedure Code: 990006G

Properties and Uses of Whitewash Paint
Procedure Code: 990005G

Protection Measures For Lead-Based Paint Hazard-Reduction Work
Procedure Code: 990010G

Reducing Lead-Based Paint Hazards Using A Combination Of Abatement And Interim Control Techniques On Windows
Procedure Code: 990004S

Reducing Lead-Based Paint Hazards Using Interim Control Techniques On Windows
Procedure Code: 990003S

Routine Cleaning Of Painted Or Whitewashed Doors
Procedure Code: 990002S

Routine and Periodic Cleaning of Walls and Ceilings
Procedure Code: 0180004S

Surface Preparation Guidelines For Brick, Metal, Wood And Plaster
Procedure Code: 990008G

Installing New Quarry Tile to Match Historic Quarry Tile
Procedure Code: 933001S

Replacing Loose, Broken or Missing Individual Quarry Tiles
Procedure Code: 933002S

Removing Linoleum Adhesive From Floors
Procedure Code: 965001S

Cleaning A Cork Tile Floor
Procedure Code: 966002S

Cleaning And Maintenance Of Vinyl Tile Floors
Procedure Code: 966006S

Cork Tile: Characteristics, Uses And Problems
Procedure Code: 966001G

Linoleum: Characteristics, Uses And Problems
Procedure Code: 966002G

Removing Dirt Build-Up On Asphalt Tile
Procedure Code: 966004S

Replacing Cracked Or Missing Asphalt Tiles
Procedure Code: 966002S

Replacing Damaged Or Missing Cork Floor Tiles
Procedure Code: 966003S

Replacing a Cork Tile Floor
Procedure Code: 966001S

Routine and Periodic Cleaning of a Resilient Tile Floor
Procedure Code: 966001S

Reattaching Loose Or Fallen Tin Ceiling Panels
Procedure Code: 954501S

Removing And Replacing Structural Glass Wall Panels
Procedure Code: 954001S

Removing Suspended Acoustical Ceiling System And Restoring Original Plaster Ceiling
Procedure Code: 951101S

Epoxy Patching Cracks in Terrazzo Floors
Procedure Code: 940005S

Installing a New Bonded Terrazzo Floor to Match Historic Terrazzo
Procedure Code: 940004S

Patching Minor Chips and Cracks in Terrazzo with Cement Grout
Procedure Code: 940003S

Regrinding Terrazzo Floors
Procedure Code: 940010S

Removing Coffee Stains From Terrazzo Floors
Procedure Code: 940008S

Removing Ink Stains From Terrazzo Floors
Procedure Code: 940001S

Removing Iodine Stains From Terrazzo Floors
Procedure Code: 940009S

Removing Lubricating Oil Stains From Terrazzo Floors
Procedure Code: 940006S

Removing Tobacco Stains From Terrazzo Floors
Procedure Code: 940007S

Routine Preventive Maintenance Guidelines For Terrazzo
Procedure Code: 940001S

Stripping And Cleaning Dirty Or Discolored Terrazzo Floors
Procedure Code: 940002S

Stripping Built-Up Floor Coatings From Terrazzo
Procedure Code: 940011S

Terrazzo: Characteristics, Uses And Problems
Procedure Code: 940001G

Replacing Damaged Encaustic Floor Tiles
Procedure Code: 930001S

Applying One- And Two-Coat Veneer Plaster Over A Gypsum Base
Procedure Code: 921501S

"Pantasote" Imitation Leather: General Information
Procedure Code: 995001G

Cleaning Discolored Or Stained Wall Covering
Procedure Code: 995003S

Reconditioning Existing Leather Finish On Courtroom Fly Doors
Procedure Code: 995002S

Removing Wall Covering To Restore Plaster Walls
Procedure Code: 995001S

09720 WALLPAPER CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION
Procedure Code: 1800001

Minor Repairs to Wallpaper
Procedure Code: 995302S

Installing New Unit Wood Block Flooring To Match Existing
Procedure Code: 956501S

Stripping and Refinishing Stained and Varnished Wood Doors
Procedure Code: 0821007S

Methods of Bleaching Stains on Wood Floors
Procedure Code: 955001S

Replacing a Damaged Subfloor Under Tongue and Groove Wood Flooring
Procedure Code: 955003S

Spot Cleaning Stains on Wood Floors
Procedure Code: 955004S

Stripping, Staining And Polishing Wood Floors
Procedure Code: 955002S

Replacing A Piece Of A Parquet Floor
Procedure Code: 957001S

Dutchman Repair Of Wood Floorboards
Procedure Code: 956003S

Repairing Cupped Floorboards
Procedure Code: 956005S

Repairing Small Holes and Cracks in Wood Floors
Procedure Code: 956002S

Replacing Damaged Floorboards
Procedure Code: 956001S

Silencing A Squeaking Wood Floor
Procedure Code: 956004S

Division 1 - General Requirements

Checklist For The Routine Inspection Of Buildings
Procedure Code: 180001G

General GSA Maintenance Guidelines
Procedure Code: 180003G

Recognizing Excessive Condensation in Buildings
Procedure Code: 180005G

Fire Safety Retrofitting Guidelines For Historic Buildings
Procedure Code: 109121G

GSA Alteration Guidelines For Interiors
Procedure Code: 109120G

Guidelines For Salvaging Historic Building Materials In The Event Of A Disaster
Procedure Code: 109122G

Accessibility Planning for Persons with Disabilities
Procedure Code: 106005G

General Requirements For Safety And Health
Procedure Code: 106001S

Architect's Checklist for Rehabilitating Historic Structures
Procedure Code: 110012G

Fire Prevention Precautions For Hot Work
Procedure Code: 110001G

General Project Guidelines
Procedure Code: 110007S

Division 4- Masonry

Chemically Removing Paint From And Repainting Brick Masonry
Procedure Code: 421114S

General Cleaning of Exterior Brick Masonry
Procedure Code: 421104S

Guidelines for Evaluating the Condition of Brick Masonry and Mortar
Procedure Code: 421109G

Historic (Early) Brick: Characteristics, Uses And Problems
Procedure Code: 421108G

Patching Cracks in Brick Masonry
Procedure Code: 421103S

Poulticing Copper/Bronze Stains from Brick Masonry
Procedure Code: 421106S

Removing And Replacing Deteriorated Brick Masonry
Procedure Code: 421102S

Removing Dirt from Brick Masonry
Procedure Code: 421109S

Removing Lime Mortar Deposits from Brick Masonry
Procedure Code: 421113S

Removing Manganese Stains from Brick Masonry
Procedure Code: 421111S

Removing Smoke Stains From Brick Masonry
Procedure Code: 421107S

Removing Vanadium Stains from Brick Masonry
Procedure Code: 421112S

Sealing Or Painting Previously Sand-Blasted Brick Masonry
Procedure Code: 421101S

Cast Stone: Characteristics, Uses And Problems
Procedure Code: 472001G

Removing And Replacing Deteriorated Cast Stone Balusters
Procedure Code: 472001S

Stabilizing 2-Wythe Tile Walls Using Adhesive Foam Filler
Procedure Code: 421201S

Concrete Block: Characteristics, Uses And Problems
Procedure Code: 422001G

Patching Chips And Cracks In Ornamental Concrete Block
Procedure Code: 422003S

General Guidelines for Cutting and Patching
Procedure Code: 104501S

Caulking Granite Steps With Waterproof Joint Sealant
Procedure Code: 446507S

Cementitious Patch Repair Of Granite Spalls Or Failed Patches
Procedure Code: 446528S

Cleaning Polished Black Granite
Procedure Code: 446519S

Cleaning Unpolished White Granite
Procedure Code: 446520S

General Cleaning Of Exterior Polished And Honed Granite
Procedure Code: 446508S

General Cleaning Of Granite
Procedure Code: 446506S

Granite: Characteristics, Uses And Problems
Procedure Code: 446501G

Patching Chips And Small Holes In Granite
Procedure Code: 446510S

Patching Holes in Granite
Procedure Code: 446509S

Pointing Granite And Filling Cracks
Procedure Code: 446512S

Pointing Granite Step Joints
Procedure Code: 446527S

Re-Setting Loose Granite
Procedure Code: 446524S

Reattaching Loose Or Spalled Granite
Procedure Code: 446511S

Removal Of Waterproof Coating From Granite
Procedure Code: 446504S

Removing Exfoliated Granite
Procedure Code: 446515S

Removing Paint From Granite
Procedure Code: 446526S

Removing Salts From Granite
Procedure Code: 446516S

Repairing Spalled Granite Using Epoxy Adhesive
Procedure Code: 446521S

Repolishing Granite
Procedure Code: 446525S

Spot Cleaning Copper/Bronze Stains On Granite
Procedure Code: 446502S

Spot Cleaning Iron Stains On Granite
Procedure Code: 446501S

Spot Cleaning Oil Stains On Granite
Procedure Code: 446503S

Caulking Horizontal Limestone Surfaces With Waterproof Sealant
Procedure Code: 446006S

Cleaning Interior Limestone Walls
Procedure Code: 446005S

Dutchman Repair Of Limestone
Procedure Code: 446011S

Epoxy Patching Cracks In Limestone
Procedure Code: 446010S

General Cleaning of Exterior Limestone
Procedure Code: 446003S

Limestone: Characteristics, Uses And Problem
Procedure Code: 446001G

Patching Spalled Limestone
Procedure Code: 446009S

Reattaching Loose Or Spalled Limestone
Procedure Code: 446007S

Removing Dirt From Limestone Ornament Using A Hot Lime Poultice
Procedure Code: 446001S

Removing Soluble Salts From Limestone
Procedure Code: 446004S

Resetting Limestone
Procedure Code: 446013S

Surface Repair Of Limestone By Consolidation And Use Of Lime Mortar
Procedure Code: 446002S

Dutchman Repair Of Marble
Procedure Code: 445522S

Epoxy Patching Small Cracks and Holes in Marble
Procedure Code: 445503S

General Method Of Cleaning Mankato Stone/Yellow Kasota Marble
Procedure Code: 445501S

Marble: Characteristics, Uses And Problems
Procedure Code: 445501G

Methods Of Cleaning Dirt On Marble
Procedure Code: 445506S

Re-Securing Loose Marble Fragments
Procedure Code: 445521S

Regrouting Deteriorated Joints In Marble
Procedure Code: 445505S

Removing Adhesives from Marble
Procedure Code: 112886S

Removing And Replacing Damaged Marble Veneer
Procedure Code: 445504S

Removing Built-Up Coatings From Interior Marble
Procedure Code: 445501S

Removing Efflorescence From Marble
Procedure Code: 445525S

Removing Etch Marks In Marble
Procedure Code: 445515S

Removing Greasy Smudges From Marble Using The Cotton Swab Method
Procedure Code: 445510S

Removing Ink and Dye Stains from Marble
Procedure Code: 445518S

Removing Iodine Stains From Marble
Procedure Code: 445516S

Removing Linseed Oil Stains From Marble
Procedure Code: 445512S

Removing Mildew Stains from Marble
Procedure Code: 445526S

Removing Mortar Deposits And Stains From Marble
Procedure Code: 445527S

Removing Oil and Fat Stains from Marble
Procedure Code: 445511S

Removing Organic Stains From Marble
Procedure Code: 445514S

Removing Unknown Stains From Marble Using The "Nest" Method
Procedure Code: 445509S

Removing Urine Stains From Marble
Procedure Code: 445517S

Removing Yellow Discoloration from Marble
Procedure Code: 445528S

Repairing Hairline Cracks And Small Gouges In Marble
Procedure Code: 445508S

Replacing Damaged Or Missing Marble Baseboards
Procedure Code: 445507S

Repointing Marble
Procedure Code: 445520S

Repolishing Marble
Procedure Code: 445502S

Stripping Built-Up Floor Coatings From Marble
Procedure Code: 445519S

Treating Bleached Areas On Marble
Procedure Code: 445524S

Installing Steel Bar Anchors in Brick Walls with Cementitious Grout
Procedure Code: 415001S

Installing Steel Bar Anchors into Brick Unit Masonry with Resins
Procedure Code: 415002S

Cleaning Historic Masonry: Removal of Atmospheric Soiling, Stains, and Biological Growth
Procedure Code: 451008S

Cleaning Masonry Using Ammonium Fluoride Treatment
Procedure Code: 451003S

Guidelines for Using High Pressure Cleaning Equipment on Masonry
Procedure Code: 451004G

Removing Bird Excrement from Masonry Buildings
Procedure Code: 451002S

Removing Bird Repellent Gels from Masonry
Procedure Code: 451001S

Types Of Cleaning Detergents
Procedure Code: 451007G

Repointing Masonry Using Lime Mortar
Procedure Code: 452002S

Waterproofing Masonry Joints Using Molten Lead, Lead Wool Or A Proprietary Lead Cap System
Procedure Code: 452001S

Removing Salts/Efflorescence From Brick And Stone Masonry
Procedure Code: 450002S

Removing Soluble Salts From Within Brick And Stone Masonry
Procedure Code: 450003S

Preparing Lime Mortar For Repointing Masonry
Procedure Code: 410003G

Patching Weathered, Exfoliated, Or Blistering Sandstone
Procedure Code: 447001S

Removal Of Soiling From Sandstone Prior To Repointing
Procedure Code: 447005S

Removing Dirt Build-Up from Sandstone
Procedure Code: 447003S

Removing Painted Graffiti from Sandstone
Procedure Code: 447009S

Repairing Sandstone By Through-Surface Repair
Procedure Code: 447002S

Repointing Sandstone
Procedure Code: 447006S

Resetting Loose Sandstone Units
Procedure Code: 447004S

Sandstone: Characteristics, Uses And Problems
Procedure Code: 447001G

Checklist For Inspecting Stone Masonry Failures
Procedure Code: 440001G

Cleaning Darkened Or Discolored Travertine
Procedure Code: 440002S

Mortar Patching Holes In Stone Masonry
Procedure Code: 440003S

Mortar Patching Limestone and Marble Steps
Procedure Code: 440005S

Poulticing Rust Stains From Limestone And Marble
Procedure Code: 440006S

Removing Copper/Bronze Stains From Limestone And Marble
Procedure Code: 440007S

Removing Dirt From Stone Masonry By Pressure Washing
Procedure Code: 440001S

Removing Dirt From Stone Masonry By Steam Cleaning
Procedure Code: 440002S

Removing Dirt From Stone Masonry Using The Water-Soak Method
Procedure Code: 440003S

Removing and Replacing Deteriorated Stone Masonry
Procedure Code: 440004S

Micro-Cotta As Alternative Replacement For Terra Cotta
Procedure Code: 421404G

Patching Small Holes, Minor Chips And Spalls In Terra Cotta
Procedure Code: 421401S

Reinforcing Loose Terra Cotta Units And Patches
Procedure Code: 421403S

Repairing Spalled Terra Cotta
Procedure Code: 421406S

Replacing Damaged Terra Cotta Units
Procedure Code: 421404S

Repointing Terra Cotta
Procedure Code: 421407S

Sealing Terra Cotta
Procedure Code: 421405S

Terra Cotta: Characteristics, Uses and Problems
Procedure Code: 421403G

Monitoring And Evaluating Cracks In Masonry
Procedure Code: 420002G

Patching Masonry Cracks with Caulk or Sealant
Procedure Code: 420003S

Removal of Ferrous Staining from Brick, Granite, Concrete and Limestone
Procedure Code: 420008S

Removing Biological Growth from Exterior Masonry and Stucco
Procedure Code: 420002S

Removing Climbing Plants And Creepers From Masonry
Procedure Code: 420004S

Removing Copper-Based Stains from Brick, Concrete and Limestone
Procedure Code: 420007S

Removing Graffiti from Historic Masonry
Procedure Code: 420005S

Removing Old Sulphated Limewash From Masonry
Procedure Code: 420006S

Division 23 - Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Guidelines For Locating New Ducts, Grilles, Light Fixtures And Switches In Historic Buildings
Procedure Code: 1501003G

Design Guidelines For Installing Sprinkler Systems In Historic Buildings
Procedure Code: 1530001G

Division 5 - Metals

Refinishing Polished Bronze Doors and Hardware
Procedure Code: 0814001S

Copper: Characteristics, Uses And Problems
Procedure Code: 501501G

Removing Black Stains from Exterior Copper
Procedure Code: 501501S

Repairing A Wobbly Or Broken Exterior Cast Iron Newel Post
Procedure Code: 552301S

Aluminum: Characteristics, Uses And Problems
Procedure Code: 501008G

Applying A Clear Protective Coating To Yellow And White Bronze
Procedure Code: 501008S

Applying Benzotriazole (BTA) To Bronze
Procedure Code: 501007S

Applying Cold Microcrystalline Wax To Bronze
Procedure Code: 501006S

Applying Hot Wax To Outdoor Bronze
Procedure Code: 501004S

Applying Paste Wax Over "Incralac" Coated Bronze
Procedure Code: 501005S

Applying a Protective Coating to Brass-Plate and Solid Brass
Procedure Code: 501012S

Applying a Sacrificial Coating to Wrought Iron, Cast Iron and Steel
Procedure Code: 501018S

Bronze: Characteristics, Uses And Problems
Procedure Code: 501003G

Cast Iron: Characteristics, Uses and Problems
Procedure Code: 501004G

Checklist For Inspecting Bronze Failures
Procedure Code: 501002G

Checklist For Inspecting Cast Iron Failures
Procedure Code: 501001G

Classifications Of Aluminum Cleaners
Procedure Code: 501012G

Cleaning And Oiling Statuary Bronze Surfaces
Procedure Code: 501022S

Cleaning And Polishing Bronze
Procedure Code: 501001S

Cleaning And Polishing Bronze Elevator Doors And Cabs
Procedure Code: 501030S

Cleaning and Polishing Brass-Plate
Procedure Code: 501003S

Cleaning and Polishing Solid Brass
Procedure Code: 501010S

Cleaning and Repainting Exterior Aluminum
Procedure Code: 501029S

Duplicating Cast Iron Ornament
Procedure Code: 501014S

Galvanized Iron And Steel: Characteristics, Uses And Problems
Procedure Code: 501009G

General Cleaning Of Aluminium Features
Procedure Code: 501020S

General Cleaning Of Stainless Steel
Procedure Code: 501006S

General Guidelines For Repairing Three-Dimensional Aluminum Features
Procedure Code: 501009S

General Guidelines For The Repair Of Sheet Metal Aluminum Features
Procedure Code: 501008S

General Maintenance of Yellow Bronze and White Bronze
Procedure Code: 501009S

General Method Of Cleaning Nickel Silver
Procedure Code: 501002S

Gilding Aluminum Features
Procedure Code: 501015S

Lead: Characteristics, Uses and Problems
Procedure Code: 501014G

Maintenance Of Aluminum Window Frames
Procedure Code: 501011S

Monel: Characteristics, Uses and Problems
Procedure Code: 501016G

Nickel Silver: Characteristics, Uses and Problems
Procedure Code: 501017G

Paint Removal and Repainting Sheet Iron, Steel and Tin-Plate Ceilings
Procedure Code: 501004S

Preserving And Restoring The Aluminum Finish Of Decorative Architectural Features
Procedure Code: 501010S

Primers And Paints For Zinc And Galvanized Iron And Steel
Procedure Code: 501015G

Primers and Paints for Wrought Iron, Cast Iron and Steel
Procedure Code: 501013G

Procedures for Soldering Sheetmetal
Procedure Code: 501007S

Refinishing Bronze Features
Procedure Code: 501024S

Removing Copper Sulfate from Bronze Features
Procedure Code: 501023S

Removing Graffiti From "Incralac" Coated Bronze
Procedure Code: 501003S

Removing Old Lacquer Or Paint From Solid Brass Or Brass-Plate
Procedure Code: 501031S

Removing Paint From Bronze
Procedure Code: 501019S

Removing Paint from Wrought Iron, Cast Iron and Steel Using Abrasive Methods
Procedure Code: 501005S

Removing Paint from Wrought Iron, Cast Iron and Steel Using Chemical Methods
Procedure Code: 501017S

Removing Paint from Wrought Iron, Cast Iron and Steel Using Thermal Methods
Procedure Code: 501016S

Removing Patina or Tarnish from Solid Brass
Procedure Code: 501032S

Repairing Corrosion Pitting And Cracks In Cast Iron
Procedure Code: 501001S

Repairing Fractured Cast Iron Features
Procedure Code: 501013S

Repairing Minor Deterioration Of Brass Features
Procedure Code: 501002S

Repairing Small Holes, Nicks, And Minor Imperfections In Cast Iron
Procedure Code: 501012S

Repairing a Scratched or Worn Incralac Coating on Bronze
Procedure Code: 501011S

Stainless Steel: Characteristics, Uses and Problems
Procedure Code: 501018G

Stripping and Repainting Iron and Steel Features
Procedure Code: 501026S

Tin: Characteristics, Uses And Problems
Procedure Code: 501010G

Wrought Iron: Characteristics, Uses and Problems
Procedure Code: 501011G

Cleaning Exterior Copper Components
Procedure Code: 575001S

Patinizing Exterior Copper Elements
Procedure Code: 575003S

Supplemental Guidelines For Specifying Repairs To Ornamental Copper Metal Work
Procedure Code: 575001S

Installing New Brass, Cast-Iron And Steel Ornamental Handrails And Railing Systems To Match Historic
Procedure Code: 572002S

Initial Assessment Procedures For Inspecting Outdoor Sculptures
Procedure Code: 572501G

Repairing Loose Cast Iron Joints
Procedure Code: 572502S

Semi- Annual Procedures For Inspecting Outdoor Sculpture
Procedure Code: 572502G

Water Washing Of Metal With/Without Detergents
Procedure Code: 572501S

Removing Dirt Build-Up On Ornamental Metal
Procedure Code: 570002S

Repairing Damaged Or Missing Ornamental Metal
Procedure Code: 570001S

Stripping Paint From Ornamental Metal
Procedure Code: 570003S

Installing a Tin Ceiling and Cornice
Procedure Code: 573002S

Division 32 - Exterior Improvements

Installing Grouted Exterior Brick Pavers
Procedure Code: 252001S

Removing and Disposing of PCB-Containing Light Ballasts
Procedure Code: 208002S

General Planting Procedures for Landscape Work
Procedure Code: 290001S

General Guidelines for the Demolition Of Selected Masonry Materials
Procedure Code: 207001S

Division 10 - Specialties

Installing A Netting Bird Deterrent System To Protect Large Areas Of Carvings, Sculpture And Moldings
Procedure Code: 1029601S

Methods Of Bird Control: Advantages And Disadvantages
Procedure Code: 1029601G

Guidelines for Installing Accessible Building Hardware in Ornamental Wall Finishes
Procedure Code: 870002G

Controlling Termites with Termicide Treatments
Procedure Code: 1029001S

Stripping Deteriorated Varnish from Wood Handrails and Refinishing
Procedure Code: 643004S

Division 7 - Thermal and Moisture Protection

Repairing Pinch Cracks In Long Copper Gutters
Procedure Code: 760201S

Minor Repairs To Asphalt Roll-Roofing Or Built-Up Roofing
Procedure Code: 751102S

Removing And Replacing A Built-Up Asphalt Roof
Procedure Code: 751103S

Built-Up Roofing: Problems At Parapets
Procedure Code: 751001G

Cleaning Blackened Clay Roofing Tiles
Procedure Code: 732102S

Removing And Replacing A Clay Tile Roof
Procedure Code: 732101S

Replacing Loose, Broken Or Missing Clay Roof Tiles
Procedure Code: 732103S

Removing And Replacing Built-Up Roofing Using Cold-Applied Mastics
Procedure Code: 751501S

General Inspection And Maintenance Of Gutters And Downspouts
Procedure Code: 763101S

Patching Metal Gutters
Procedure Code: 763103S

Clearing Blocked Internal Storm Drains
Procedure Code: 764101S

Criteria For Selecting Masonry Joint Sealants
Procedure Code: 790001G

Replacing Deteriorated Caulk At Masonry Surfaces
Procedure Code: 790002S

Replacing Deteriorated Sealant
Procedure Code: 790003S

Replacing Joint Sealants Between Architectural Bronze Window Frames And Exterior Stone Masonry
Procedure Code: 790001S

Sealants: Characteristics, Uses And Problems
Procedure Code: 790002G

Sealing Masonry Joints To Make Them Airtight And Watertight
Procedure Code: 790001S

Sources of Flat Roof Failures - Inspection Guidance
Procedure Code: 750001G

Types Of Flat Roofing And Factors Affecting Its Deterioration
Procedure Code: 750002G

Repairing A Metal Shingle Roof
Procedure Code: 731301S

Repairing Chimney Flashing
Procedure Code: 762002S

Repairing Small Holes In Roof Flashing
Procedure Code: 762003S

Restoration of Ornamental Copper Sheetmetal Fascia and Roof Flashing
Procedure Code: 762001S

Installing a Terne-Coated Stainless Steel Sheetmetal Roof
Procedure Code: 761013S

Installing a Transverse Expansion Joint in a Standing Seam Copper Sheetmetal Roof
Procedure Code: 761002S

Minor Repairs to Lead Roofing and Accessories
Procedure Code: 761008S

Repair Of Star Cracks In Copper Roofs
Procedure Code: 761012S

Repairing A Wind-Damaged Copper Sheetmetal Roof Ridge & Installing A New Ridge Cap
Procedure Code: 761004S

Repairing Corroded Copper Sheetmetal Roofing Materials
Procedure Code: 761006S

Repairing Holes In A Sheetmetal Roof
Procedure Code: 761005S

Repairing a Bowing Sheetmetal Roof
Procedure Code: 761003S

Repairing and Replacing Corroded Tinplate and Terneplate Roofing
Procedure Code: 761009S

Minor Repairs To Slate Roofs
Procedure Code: 731501S

Removing Dirt Build-Up From Slate Shingles
Procedure Code: 731502S

Specifications for Slate Shingles
Procedure Code: 731502S

Supplemental Guidelines for Repairing & Replacing Slate Roofs
Procedure Code: 731504G

Types Of Masonry Water Repellents
Procedure Code: 718001G

Division 6 - Wood, Plastics, Composites

Chemically Removing Paint from Wood Features
Procedure Code: 640007S

Cleaning And Refinishing Of Woodwork
Procedure Code: 640005S

Dusting and Mopping of Wood Surfaces
Procedure Code: 640001S

Refinishing Interior Wood
Procedure Code: 640010S

Removing Paint from Wood Features Using Thermal Methods
Procedure Code: 640009S

Supplemental Guidelines For Removing Paint From Interior And Exterior Wood Surfaces
Procedure Code: 640002G

Supplemental Guidelines For Specifying Repairs To Damaged Woodwork
Procedure Code: 640004S

General Cleaning Of Painted Or Waxed Wood Surfaces
Procedure Code: 620001S

Applying a Water-Repellent Preservative to Wood
Procedure Code: 631001S

Repairing A Wobbly Wood Handrail
Procedure Code: 643007S

Repairing Separation Of A Wood Handrail Seam
Procedure Code: 643006S

Replacing Wood Treads And Risers
Procedure Code: 643002S

Silencing A Squeaky Wood Stair
Procedure Code: 643003S

Stabilizing A Sagging Wood Stair
Procedure Code: 643005S

Closing Open Joints In Wood Wall Moldings
Procedure Code: 644003S

Repairing Cracks And Checks In Wood Wall Ornament
Procedure Code: 644001S

Repairing Damaged Wood Veneer
Procedure Code: 644006S

Applying a Semi-Transparent or Opaque Stain to Wood
Procedure Code: 630003S

Epoxy Repair For Deterioration And Decay In Wooden Members
Procedure Code: 630001S

Surface Preparation for Painting Wood
Procedure Code: 630002S

Last Reviewed: 2023-02-28