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Inform Guide: Bird Control in Historic Buildings
This INFORM guide document examines measures that can be taken to minimise the threat birds pose to our built heritage environment and the ways in which they can be controlled.
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Inform Guide: Bituminous Sheet Flat Roofs
This INFORM guide first gives a description of the structure of a flat roof. The signs of common problems are then listed before looking at ways to repair roofs and eradicate such problems.
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Inform Guide: Cleaning Sandstone - Risks and Consequences
An INFORM guide to the risks and consequences of cleaning sandstone masonry.
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Inform Guide: Pantiles - Maintaining a Pantiled Roof
This INFORM guide gives a brief description of pantiles in Scotland, along with common problems, repair and maintenance issues.
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Inform Guide: Repairing Scottish Slate Roofs
This INFORM guide gives an introduction to Scottish slate roofs, their components, and their maintenance and repair.
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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.
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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.
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TAN 08 - The Historic Scotland Guide to International Conservation Charters
Comprehensive analysis of over 70 international statements of conservation principles.
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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.