2.4.

2 Repair

Repair can be defined as work beyond the scope of maintenance, to remedy defects
caused by decay, damage or use including minor adaption to achieve a sustainable outcome but
not involving alteration or restoration.

Repair is normally carried out to sustain the significance of the building or place. Equally
important in most cases is keeping the building in use, which is the best way to safeguard its
future.

The distinctions between restoration and repair can sometimes become blurred when
architectural details and or decorative elements that are important to the character and
appearance of a building become eroded or damaged. In some circumstances, restoration may
provide conservation benefits that cannot be achieved through repair alone. [ 5 ]