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Evaluating Energy Modelling in Traditionally Constructed Dwellings

Technical Paper 18

Evaluating Energy Modelling in Traditionally Constructed Dwellings

A study demonstrating the use of building modelling in traditionally constructed dwellings in Scotland.

Monitoring Thermal Upgrades to Ten Traditional Properties

Technical Paper 19

Monitoring Thermal Upgrades to Ten Traditional Properties

A technical paper setting out pre- and post-intervention monitoring work.

Slim-profile double-glazing in listed buildings: Re-measuring the thermal performance

Technical Paper 20

Slim-profile double-glazing in listed buildings: Re-measuring the thermal performance

A paper presenting results from thermal testing of slim-profile double glazing.

Data sources for energy performance assessments of historic buildings in the United Kingdom

Technical Paper 21

Data sources for energy performance assessments of historic buildings in the United Kingdom

A paper identifying data sources that can be helpful for assessing the energy performance of historic buildings.

Scotstarvit Tower Cottage

Technical Paper 22

Scotstarvit Tower Cottage

A report on the performance of a new heating system installed at Scotstarvit Tower Cottage.

Thermal assessment of internal shutters and window film applied to traditional single glazed sash and case windows.

Technical Paper 23

Thermal assessment of internal shutters and window film applied to traditional single glazed sash and case windows.

A report examining methods for improving the thermal performance of single-glazed sash and case windows.

A graphic of a grey book cover with a picture showing microporous nature of lime mortar

Technical Paper 27

Hot-mixed Lime Mortars: Microstructure and Functional Performance

A paper presenting technical evidence for the use of hot-mixed lime mortars in the conservation of masonry structures.

A graphic of a grey book cover with the shape of a keystone on the front.

Technical Paper 28

Specifying hot-mixed lime mortars

A report examining the use of hot-mixed lime mortars for the repair, conservation and restoration of traditional masonry structures in the UK and Ireland.

Paper cover featuring a photo of a building coated in lime

Technical Paper 29

A Review of Hot-Mixed External Lime Coatings in Scotland 1997-2016

A review of traditional buildings/structures in Scotland where hot-mixed lime mortars have been used for the repair or re-instatement of their external coatings since 1997.