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![Front cover of plain lime plastering](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/f48e3292-7eb9-40f8-80a1-a94b010a4de2/plain-lime-plastering-cover.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Plain Lime Plastering
This INFORM guide gives information on plain lime plaster and how to conduct repairs.
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.
![Growing Old Gracefully](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/14551a1f-5a61-4769-ad23-a59500a18d09/growing-old-gracefully-inform.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Growing Old Gracefully
INFORM guide explaining some of the aesthetic issues surrounding historic masonry.
![Fire Safety in the Home](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/08ca1a32-d0a9-42c8-a43f-a59500e8d911/inform-fire-safety.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Fire Safety in the Home
An INFORM guide giving an introduction to the factors which can create a fire risk within a historic property.
![Repointing Ashlar Masonry](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/2f01b96b-9df4-4869-9626-a5950102f1b2/inform-repointing-ashlar-masonry.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Repointing Ashlar Masonry
INFORM guide to the stages of repointing ashlar masonry, from understanding through to preparation and execution.
![Decorative Paint Finishes: Graining and Marbling](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/e78d6297-8e54-4fba-bf9e-a59500eff0ae/inform-graining-and-marbling.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Decorative Paint Finishes: Graining and Marbling
"Decorative Paint Finishes: Graining and Marbling" is an INFORM guide that aims to assist in identifying, protecting and reinstating historic grained or marbled finishes.
![Maintenance of Iron Gates and Railings](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/fac4729f-9173-4854-b4ef-a59500f43f2b/inform-iron-gates-railings.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: The Maintenance of Iron Gates and Railings
INFORM guide with advice on maintaining and repairing iron gates and railings.
![Traditional Plain Glass and Glazing](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/b0ddf991-20b9-4e64-9513-a59500fb6347/inform-maintaining-traditional-glass-and-glazing.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Maintaining Traditional Plain Glass and Glazing
This INFORM guide outlines the types of traditional plain glass and general guidance on maintenance and repair.
![Ceramic Tiled Flooring](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/9936e830-231c-4712-8bb7-a59500af7b72/inform-ceramic-tiled-flooring.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Ceramic Tiled Flooring
This INFORM guide provides guidance on ceramic floor tiles. The various types and layouts of tiles are considered such as geometric tiles, encaustic tiles and quarry tiles.