KEY POINTS TO TAKE AWAY

Look out for typical Victorian details and preserve them.

Check for features that have been covered over.

Look around the local area to identify possible lost elements and inform your design for the renovation – both overarching features and details.

Understand breathability and choose materials carefully to encourage it.

Retain and repair original windows wherever possible.

Make sure the external walls are dry and well maintained.

Draughtproof windows, doors and any other weak points in the building envelope to achieve a dramatic improvement in comfort levels.

Insulate roofs and suspended timber floors.