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![TAN 01 - Preparation and Use of Lime Mortars](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/37f74bae-356e-4904-8e26-a5c201034e56/TAN%201%20-%20Preparation%20and%20use%20of%20Lime%20Mortars%20(Revised%202005).jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
TAN 01 - Preparation and Use of Lime Mortars
A guide to the principles underlying the use of lime mortars in re-pointing and masonry consolidation.
![TAN 02 - Conservation of Plasterwork](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/fdbfd9f2-795d-44bd-9ca7-a5c201076eff/TAN%202%20-%20Conservation%20of%20Plasterwork%20(Revised%202002).jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
TAN 02 - Conservation of Plasterwork
Information on plaster found in Scottish traditional buildings.
![TAN 04 -Thatch and Thatching Techniques](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/d770055b-fb2f-4afe-9f5a-a86a00a9282e/TAN%204%20-%20Thatch%20and%20Thatching%20Techniques.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
TAN 04 -Thatch and Thatching Techniques
An illustrated guide to Scottish thatching traditions.
![TAN 05 - The Hebridean Blackhouse](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/d09fb32d-1f60-4fea-bdb6-a5c300a71609/TAN%205%20-%20The%20Hebridean%20Blackhouse.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
TAN 05 - The Hebridean Blackhouse
A case study of the blackhouse at 42 Arnol, Lewis.
![TAN 06 - Earth Structures and Construction in Scotland](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/379fe10c-3331-45ef-849a-a5c300a80a2f/TAN%206%20-%20Earth%20Structures%20and%20Construction%20in%20Scotland.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
TAN 06 - Earth Structures and Construction in Scotland
A guide to the recognition and conservation of earth technology in Scottish buildings.
![TAN 07 - Access to the Built Heritage](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/3a48fe41-c32b-4198-b53f-a5c300a96ad5/TAN%207%20-%20Access%20to%20the%20Built%20Heritage.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
TAN 07 - Access to the Built Heritage
Advice on improving access for visitors to historic buildings and monuments.
![TAN 08 - The Historic Scotland Guide to International Conservation Charters](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/9b3fc5ca-13c8-4a29-b09f-a5c300ab7e2e/TAN%208%20-%20The%20Historic%20Scotland%20Guide%20to%20International%20Conservation%20Charters.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
TAN 08 - The Historic Scotland Guide to International Conservation Charters
Comprehensive analysis of over 70 international statements of conservation principles.
![TAN 09 - Stonecleaning of Granite Buildings](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/c4c178ee-ec91-42fa-9602-a5c300ac7ba9/TAN%209%20-%20Stonecleaning%20of%20Granite%20Buildings.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
TAN 09 - Stonecleaning of Granite Buildings
Advice on testing, specification and execution of stonecleaning on granite buildings.
![TAN 10 - Biological Growths on Sandstone Buildings: Control and Treatment](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/43234ed9-35f3-4671-849b-a5ae0110a424/TAN%2010.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
TAN 10 - Biological Growths on Sandstone Buildings: Control and Treatment
Guidance on the effects, removal and control of biological growths on sandstone structures.