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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1978
Page
7
Common restoration advice for aged homes notes hairline mortar cracks from freeze thaw and foundation settlement. Repointing with soft lime mortar, high lime content, and flexible joints prevents moisture entry and preserves historic brickwork better than Portland cement repairs. A typical mix uses hydrated lime and white Portland cement.
National Historic Preservation Week notes the difference between soft lime mortar and hard modern mortar. It explains spalling risks when hard joints are used with soft bricks and provides mix ratios for repainting historic brick buildings including lime cement and sand quantities.
The Frederick County Office of Historic Preservation with Maryland Historical Trust and county officials is compiling an historic sites survey to record buildings sites and structures of historic or architectural importance. The survey supports planning and may protect listed properties. it does not affect tax values. A surveyor will photograph and describe each site and collect historical information from owners or residents.
Scope of local preservation efforts spans Rose Hill Manor and historic homes in Burkittsville to Catoctin Furnace and Emmitsburg. SAE and DAR chapters collaborate with regional societies such as Burkittsville District Heritage, Brunswick Potomac Foundation, and Friends of Historic Hyattstown. Efforts include festivals, lectures, museum projects, and plans to restore or preserve historic districts and cemeteries.
The 1976 Tax Reform Act harshly restricts depreciation for rehabilitated historic buildings and bans accelerated deductions for replacement structures. In districts not decertified, structures are treated as certified and face penalties. Frederick County Designated as first clearinghouse. contact Dana Keister at Winchester Hall for forms and guidance.
The text warns against sandblasting and chemical cleaning for old brick and stone structures, detailing risks like trapped moisture, wall spalling, color changes, and mortar damage. It advocates testing patches over a year, consulting experienced contractors, and weighing long term costs before painting or cleaning.
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