Inside Gryphon Cottage in Prince Edward County is an old door frame featuring wood that's more than 200 years old and well worth preserving. [Photo © Jonathan Got]
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Preserving old buildings may be a better choice for the environment than replacing them with new ones. Retrofitting heritage homes can help keep materials out of landfills, and some older materials may offer more insulation. Reporter Jonathan Got digs into the issue.