black and white photo of a large showroom with numerous radiators on central display.
A display of radiators and boilers at the National Radiator Company’s London showroom in 1908. © Source: Historic England Archive View image record BL20305B
A display of radiators and boilers at the National Radiator Company’s London showroom in 1908. © Source: Historic England Archive View image record BL20305B

Heating Historic Buildings

This section covers the issues to be considered when refurbishing a historic heating system. It also looks at designing and installing a new heating system in a historic building. Read on to find advice on the different types of heating systems, their suitability for the building, collection and occupants, installation, control systems and maintenance.

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Related publications

Heating and Ventilation
Published 20 January 2009
Building Environment
Practical Building Conservation
Published 30 September 2014

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Installing New Services
Heating in places of worship
Fire Advice
Overheating and Historic Buildings
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