Author: Clint Curtis

How Many Colleges Are There In Victoria?

The state of Victoria has 50+ university campuses, extending across Melbourne and regional centres. How many colleges are there in Melbourne? There are nine public universities in our state – four of which have both a university and a Technical and Further Education (TAFE) division. What colleges are in Victoria BC? VictoriaColleges and Universities How […]

How Did Art Deco Differ From Victorianism?

How did Art Deco differ from Victorianism? Art Deco was a lot more minimalist, while Victorianism was innovative and strived to move the boundaries of art. Art Deco was only an artistic style, while Victorianism was also applied to architecture, furniture design and others. What are the differences between Art Nouveau and Art Deco? Art […]

Did The Victorians Have Central Heating?

Cast iron radiators were an effective form of central heating in the big draughty, high ceilinged Victorian houses. The size of the radiators ensured that the heating lingered longer. Did Victorian houses have heating? The Victorians changed all that. They were the first to build housing on a society-wide scale that featured central heating, weather-tight […]

How Thick Are Walls Between Victorian Houses?

the typical thickness of an internal Victorian house between neighbouring properties is around 225mm thick ( 9inch) plus ad the plaster thickness to this at both sides so looking around 275mm thick (11inch) approx. How thick is a Victorian wall? 9-inchesIn contrast, Victorian brick walls were mainly solid brickwork ie, either one-brick-thick (9-inches or 225mm) […]

How Tall Is The Average Victorian House?

Two to three stories was fairly standard, with a basement or cellar as well. It’s worth pointing out that homes from the Victorian era still included small single roomed cottages and much less grandeur houses than the classic Victorian style we’re mostly referring to here. How high are Victorian ceilings UK? While Victorian houses typically […]

Are Victorian Houses Made Of Wood?

Wood or stone exterior. The majority of Victorian styles use wood siding, but the Second Empire and Romanesque styles almost always have outer walls made of stone. What were Victorian houses made out of? Building materials were brick or local stone. Bricks were made in factories some distance away, to standard sizes, rather than the […]

Why Are Victorian Houses Cold?

Victorian homes weren’t built with central heating and when it is added wooden floorboards very often begin to shrink and can become gappy. If gappy floorboards are a problem in your home you can apply silicone sealant to help stop the draft and heat escape. How do I make my Victorian house warmer? Insulating your […]

How Did Victorians Keep Their Homes Cool?

Our row houses were designed to allow cooling cross breezes to flow through the house. When pocket doors are opened wide, air can pass through the house, and keep it cool and fresh. The thick party walls insulate the houses, keeping coolness inside for days. How did Victorians survive summer? The Victorians, too, wore *more* […]

What Are Victorian Tiled Floors Called?

Victorian tiles have been called many other names, including Cuban tiles, Hydraulic tiles, Encaustic tiles, and Cement tiles. What are Edwardian tiles? Edwardian floor tiles are geometric ceramic tiles that were created with versatility in mind. Traditionally the tiles came in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours. The tiles were used to create an […]