In historic buildings, renovation represents an important phase to preserve the beauty and historical importance of the building. Specifically, dedicating ourselves to renovating the fixtures of historic buildings ensures an increase in the value of the building and energy efficiency.
Characteristics of fixtures for historic buildings
The choice of fixtures depends on the architectural style of the building. Usually, the traditional material was solid wood or laminated wood, so as to guarantee greater stability and thin glass. For the recovery of historic wooden frames for ancient buildings it is important to safeguard original shapes and proportions, use compatible materials, recreate authentic finishes and colours.
Regulations and constraints
To protect, conserve and enhance Italian historical architecture and landscape it is necessary to contact the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage (suburban state offices of the Ministry of Culture), which controls the conservation of immovable and movable assets, manages maintenance activities and issues authorizations for the works. Furthermore, there are technical limitations:
- prohibition on altering the external appearance without authorization,
- obligation to use compatible materials and techniques,
- minimal interventions in case of conservative restoration ,
Practical advice
Renovating the windows ensures:
- protection of the historical-architectural heritage,
- acoustic and thermal insulation ,
To achieve these comforts, low-emissivity glass, concealed seals and energy-saving fixtures for historic buildings can be inserted.
Who to contact
For an impeccable renovation and in compliance with the regulations, it is necessary to request advice from a professional, such as specialized carpenters, companies expert in the recovery of energy saving fixtures for historic buildings or architects, so as to replace the old fixtures with custom-made fixtures for historic buildings.
Case study: Palazzo Reale, Milan
An example of renovation of the frames of historic buildings is the restoration of the Royal Palace in Milan, where a specialized company, Volpinfissi, took care of the renovation of old wooden windows and blinds to increase energy efficiency. All this in compliance with the rules and limitations, carrying out impeccable work and keeping the historical-architectural value of the Palace intact.
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