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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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![Biological growth on masonry](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/34029d50-89a3-4c3a-a348-a595009defcb/bio-growth-masonry-inform.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Biological growth on masonry
This INFORM guide provides an overview of the types of biological growths that are commonly found on Scottish building and historic structures, and gives advice on their monitoring and management.
Inform Guide: Damp: Causes and Solutions
"Damp: Causes and Solutions" is an INFORM guide that helps the reader to recognise the causes and early signs of damp as well as offering guidance on rectifying damp problems.
Inform Guide: Domestic Decorative Glass
This INFORM guide provides guidance on decorative glass in a domestic context. The different kinds of glass are all described as are the differing construction techniques associated with each type.
Inform Guide: Repairing Traditional Brickwork
This INFORM guide gives Information on brick deterioration, with guidance on repair and maintenance techniques.
![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.
Guide to Energy Retrofit of Traditional Buildings
This guide looks into the thermal retrofit of traditional buildings to improve their energy performance, through a range of fabric improvements measures to different elements of a structure.
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.