5 Biggest Restoration Mistakes

1. Skipping the necessary research and investigation to determine suitable period details of the building, where quality materials can be found, what materials and methods are compatible with older construction, and what restoration experts can advise and assist.

2. Failure to develop a Restoration Plan including project timeline and priorities, budget, and maintenance schedule.

3. Investing in improving cosmetic details before restoring the structural integrity of the building.

4. Performing projects in a sequence that undermines previous work - finishing floors before the walls are repaired, insulating before wiring upgrades are made, restoring plaster before foundation repairs are completed.

5. Short-term "cures" that lead to more serious problems in the future -using inferior quality products, performing cosmetic cover-ups, hiring inexperienced professionals - just to get something done quickly.