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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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Inform Guide: Dry Stone Walls
This guide aims to raise awareness of the importance and complexity of dry stone walling in Scotland, and describes the maintenance tasks that can be performed to prolong the life of such walls.
Inform Guide: The Maintenance of Cast Iron Rainwater Goods
INFORM guide giving a brief history of rainwater goods and guidance on common problems, causes and maintenance.
Inform Guide: Gilding Techniques, Care and Maintenance
INFORM guide to identifying, maintaining and repairing gilding.
Inform Guide: Lime and Cement in Traditional Mortars
INFORM guide about lime and cement mortars, the two most commonly used mortar types in Scotland.
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.
Inform Guide: Hot-Mixed Lime Mortars
This INFORM guide explains what hot-mixed lime mortars are and how they differ from other types of lime mortars.
Inform Guide: Improving Energy Efficiency in Traditional Buildings
An INFORM guide to what can be done to improve energy efficiency in traditional buildings, and how this relates to building standards.
Inform Guide: Flood Damage to Traditional Buildings
INFORM guide on how to protect traditional buildings from flood damage, and how to mitigate the effects if flooding occurs.
Inform Guide: Indent Repairs To Sandstone Ashlar Masonry
This INFORM guide provides an introduction to replacing damaged stones in an ashlar built sandstone wall.