Good seasonal maintenance of worship spaces--and the floors, roofs, walls, electrical equipment, and mechanical systems that support them--can prevent future costly repairs. Discover the best tools available for sound building maintenance.

BUILDING ISSUES : Building Maintenance 

Inspecting and Maintaining Religious Properties (Book)
Wesley Haynes, Andrew Rudin, J. Thomas Ryan, Authors.  New York, NY: New York Landmarks Conservancy, 1991.
The cost-effective use and maintenance of properties includes ongoing inspection and repair of structures and systems as well as good recordkeeping.

National Association of Church Facility Managers (NACFM) (Organization)
This organization provides an educational venue for those responsible for church building and facilities. Information is free to members. NACFM hosts an annual conference, other educational events and a certification program.

Thy Kingdom Clean: The Care and Maintenance of Houses of Worship (Book)
Ron M. Chandler FCBA, G.L. Lashley, Authors.  Joyce Parchman, Editor.  Richardson, TX: National Association of Church Business Administration, 2001.
This manual addresses the care and maintenance of houses of worship with brief overviews followed by extensive practical information—check lists, sample policies and procedures, contract guidelines, standards, job descriptions, and more.

Church Construction.com (Web Resource)
(Formerly Praise Buildings.) This Web site provides a comprehensive online "yellow pages" to many vendors, articles, and resources. The search engine enables users to select by state or province.

Maintenance Manual: A Program for Inspection and Seasonal Maintenance of Religious Properties (Book)
Albany, NY: Architecture and Building Commission of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, 1985.
This extensive property manual includes seasonal maintenance schedules and mechanical, inspection, and safety checklists—along with a helpful glossary and space for recording key information.

A Primer on Maintenance of Heating and Electrical Systems (Report)
Andrew Rudin, Author.  Melrose Park, PA: Interfaith Coalition on Energy, 1990.
This brief report outlines ten concrete steps for organizing and managing an effective church maintenance program.

The Repair of Historic Wooden Windows (Preservation Brief 9) (Report)
John H. Myers, Author.  Washington, DC: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Preservations Assistance Division, Technical Preservation Services, 1981.
Learn to evaluate, repair, and maintain historic windows in your congregation's house of worship.

The Repair, Replacement, and Maintenance of Historic Slate Roofs (Preservation Brief 29) (Report)
Jeffrey S. Levine, Author.  Washington, DC: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Cultural Resources, 1993.
This brief describes the history of slate use in the United States and explains the architectural character it provides to buildings.

Repointing Mortar Joints in Historic Masonry Buildings (Preservation Brief 2) (Report)
Robert C. Mack, John P. Speweik, Authors.  Washington, DC: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Cultural Resources, 1998.
Learn appropriate methods and materials needed to repoint all types of historic masonry. By preserving the historic character of buildings, some owners may qualify for preservation tax incentives.

Safety Checklists for Churches and Schools (Book)
James F. Cobble Jr., Author.  Matthews, NC: Christian Ministry Resources, 2001.
This collection offers detailed check lists for issues related to building maintenance, accident prevention, and buildings and grounds. Each module includes overall guidelines, detailed tasks, scheduling considerations, and follow up plans.