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Illustrated Hanbook for Historic Commercial Buildings <br />44 <br />Essentials <br />• Hard hat <br />• N95 mask <br />• Work gloves <br />• Light or headlamp <br />• Sturdy boots <br />• Measuring tape <br />• Smartphone/camera <br />• Notebook + pencil <br />Optional but helpful <br />• Laser measurer <br />• Selfie stick to photograph high areas <br />• Tablet <br />• UV flashlight (reveals hidden moisture <br />stains). <br />• Moisture meter <br />• Tape test for lead dust <br />To take proper photographs, it’s important to keep in mind the purpose: <br />capturing the building’s features and any signs of deterioration as clearly <br />as possible. This is crucial, for example, when applying for a Certificate of <br />Appropriateness, as clear documentation helps support your proposed <br />interventions and can make the approval process smoother. <br />Try to take orthogonal photos that show everything <br />from full walls to small details. This helps others clearly <br />understand both the deterioration and its exact <br />location. For example, here you can see a photo of the <br />east interior wall of the building’s commercial space, <br />along with close-ups of a window detail and the rotted <br />floor joists from a floor that no longer exists. <br />Tools <br />Photographic documentation