ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT: After theWorldWar II many manor-houses and other historical buildings in Poland were being devastated, mainly due to lack of current maintenance and long term carelessness. Although they were a part of national heritage, the reasons of their devastation had often also political context. Nowadays, many of these buildings are being rebuilt to restore their natural beauty and function. The paper presents a few examples of the structural renovation and modernization of old buildings, devastated by long term carelessness. The problems of repairing and strengthening as well the adaptation to modern technical and architectural requirements are described. Methods of strengthening of foundations, walls, floors and roof structures have also been discussed.
