Gregg Perry

The Historic Preservationist

Arts EN ↓ 1035 episodes

Conservation scholar Gregg Perry will lead us back into time on a journey of restoring and conserving 17th -19th century period architecture furnishings and timepieces.

Author

Gregg Perry

Category

Arts

Latest episode

May 10, 2026

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Episodes

58. Protective and Decorative Finishes 13.07.2021

Types of coatings and finishes, composition, manufacturing processes and stylistic and color preference

57. The Condo Collapse 13.07.2021

Rusty rebar, salt air and concrete

56. Decorative and flat plaster-part II 12.07.2021

Typical problems, poor construction, moisture, treatments and replacement strategies

55. Decorative and flat plaster 12.07.2021

Overview, construction materials and methods, derivatives and alternatives, decorative plaster.

54. Reproduction Furniture - Part III 11.07.2021

New styles, the French connection, taking liberties with period styles and the modern look.

53. Reproduction furniture-part II 11.07.2021

The secret to quickness and quantity, assembly line production, steam power, the big picture, and speed.

52. Reproduction furniture- Antiques for the next generation. 11.07.2021

Coming of the machine age, cottage industry to industrial setters, power of the press and America’s first true furniture city.

51. Wood Carving and Millwork 10.07.2021

Terminology, methods, decorative elements and problems and treatments.

50. Thermally—modified wood 10.07.2021

Roasting wood for durability, stability and darkened good looks.

49. Wood carving and Millwork 10.07.2021

The Historic overview, materials and tools.

48. Art and stained glass- Part I 06.07.2021

History, rise and fall of demand. Revival, artistic shifts, cartoons and glazing.

47. Walls and ceilings 06.07.2021

Embossed and pre-formed metals, acoustic treatments, typical problems and recommended treatments.

46. Walls and ceilings-Part I 06.07.2021

Construction, surfaces, decorative coverings and treatments.

45. Flooring- Part II 05.07.2021

Floor cloths, linoleum, cork, magnesite, asphalt tile and problems with flooring

44. Flooring - Part I 05.07.2021

Wood, common masonry, ceramic tile and terrazzo

43. Storefronts 29.06.2021

Bulkheads, Cladding Systems, Updates, Material Decay and Vandalism and Graffiti

42. Storefronts 29.06.2021

Historic overview, commercial building forms, display windows, Transoms and doors.

41. Entrances and Porches- Part II 29.06.2021

Missing features, repair strategies, replacement strategies.

40. Entrances and porches 29.06.2021

Materials and components and typical problems of entrances and porches.

39. Windows 28.06.2021

Typical problems, treatments, replacements and improving thermal efficiency.

38. Windows 28.06.2021

History, components and glassmaking in early windows to present day.

37. Exterior wall cladding part II 27.06.2021

Curtain walls, sheet metal, moisture penetration sunlight heat and abrasion, material losses and replacement strategies.

36. Exterior Wall Claddings 27.06.2021

Types of cladding discussed, masonry veneers, bricks and simulated bricks

35. Roofing - Part II 22.06.2021

Flashing, sealants, moisture penetration, repair strategies and snow.

34. Roofs 21.06.2021

Roofing materials

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