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Building conservation publications from the Engine Shed, ranging from detailed technical papers to advice for conservation beginners.
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![Conservation of Historic Graveyards](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/cf5d331c-9595-4cdb-8b27-a5ad00a30254/Guide%20for%20Practitioners%202%20-%20Conservation%20of%20Historic%20Graveyards.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Conservation of Historic Graveyards: Guide for Practitioners 2
Covers technical conservation issues relating to various elements of the graveyard with advice on specialised repair and conservation techniques and an inventory of Scottish sites.
![Conservation of Timber Sash and Case Windows](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/579a0646-d3fd-4070-a2ab-a5ad00a3cf26/Guide%20for%20Practitioners%203%20-%20Conservation%20of%20Timber%20Sash%20and%20Case%20Windows.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Conservation of Timber Sash and Case Windows
"Conservation of Timber Sash and Case Windows" provides advice on inspecting windows to assess repair requirements accurately and describes appropriate repair techniques.
![Conversion of Traditional Buildings Parts 1 & 2](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/0d930de7-a084-4062-a244-a5bd00c3979d/Guide%206%20Conversion%20of%20Trad%20Bldgs.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Conversion of Traditional Buildings Parts 1 & 2
Guide for Practitioners 6
Advice for practitioners, developers, building owners and local authorities regarding the application of the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 to the conversion of traditional buildings.
![Fire Safety Management in Traditional Buildings](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/9182bdac-5280-4cd4-b869-a5ad00ab8501/Guide%20for%20Practitioners%207%20-%20Fire%20Safety%20Management%20in%20Traditional%20Buildings%20Part%201.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Fire Safety Management in Traditional Buildings
Guide for Practitioners 7
A guide to identifying and assessing fire risk, with advice on management and an overview of legislation.
![Measured Survey and Building Recording](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/0da64f8e-21a0-4775-90b5-a5ad00a569dc/Guide%20for%20Practitioners%204%20-%20Measured%20Survey%20and%20Building%20Recording%20for%20Historic%20Buildings%20and%20Structures.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Measured Survey and Building Recording
Guide for Practitioners 4
A historical overview of the production and use of iron, along with guidance on appraisal and conservation techniques.
![Front cover of Metal Detecting in Scotland](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/1ed05a31-c115-404c-a203-b1e300a134c1/metal-detecting-scotland.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Metal Detecting in Scotland
This guidance note gives advice on metal detecting in Scotland.
Rural Buildings of the Lothians
Guide for Practitioners 1
Building advice and information to support repairs and sensitive conversions of rural buildings in the Lothians.
![Scottish Iron Structures](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/2e62e9de-eb0c-47fa-ad98-a5ad00a85804/Guide%20for%20Practitioners%205%20-%20Scottish%20Iron%20Structures.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Scottish Iron Structures
Guide for Practitioners 5
An overview of the production and use of Scottish cast iron, along with guidance on appraisal and conservation.
![Stone Cleaning](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/be235776-01d0-4187-bdbd-a5ad00ad4041/Guide%20for%20Practitioners%20-%20Stonecleaning.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Stone Cleaning
Guide for Practitioners
A guide to stonecleaning, covering sandstone characteristics, effects of soiling agents, and comparisons of cleaning methods.