OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE AND CURTILAGE HERITAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2008–2013

Old Parliament House and Curtilage Heritage Management Plan 2008–2013
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13 WINDOW COVERINGS
There are a variety of coverings in OPH including:
■■Metal/vinyl Venetian blinds
■■Velvet curtains (with and without linings)
■■Net fabric curtains – of various weave patterns and fibres (with and without linings)
■■Canvas Holland blinds
■■Versol slimline blinds
■■Sheer fabric curtains
■■UV film
In general as most of the window coverings date from the 1970’s they are in reasonable condition.
All window coverings however, are at risk of fast and total decay as a result of their location
in windows where they are exposed to extremely high visible and UV light radiation.
Permitted Actions
Regular visual inspections of carpet and monitoring as
outlined in the Human Impact Management Program,
the Integrated Pest Management Plan and the Building
Fabric Investigation Permitted Action Schedule.
Regular cleaning in accordance with the
Housekeeping Permitted Actions Schedule.
Dry-cleaning curtains using
commercial grade equipment.
Brush vacuuming or wet wiping Venetian
blinds in accordance with the Housekeeping
Permitted Action Schedule.
Repairs by a trained window coverings
technician or a conservator.
Application of removable UV film to
internal windows to reduce light.
Installation of new helioscreen blinds
using existing screw holes.
Not Permitted Actions
Invasive inspections.
Cleaning with un-authorised products.
Wet-cleaning curtains using domestic
or commercial grade equipment
Removal of window treatments.
Repairs by anyone other than a trained window
coverings technician or a conservator.