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![Cleaning Sandstone](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/ba75ca7b-5e08-4fac-852e-a59500b10077/inform-cleaning-sandstone.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Cleaning Sandstone - Risks and Consequences
An INFORM guide to the risks and consequences of cleaning sandstone masonry.
![Pantiles](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/88aa435d-d602-449f-898e-a59500ff78f8/inform-pantiles.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
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.
![Repairing Scottish Slate Roofs](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/ac4a2160-d6c5-4bf1-a23d-a598009ace1c/slate.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Repairing Scottish Slate Roofs
This INFORM guide gives an introduction to Scottish slate roofs, their components, and their maintenance and repair.
![Scottish Iron Structures](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/2e62e9de-eb0c-47fa-ad98-a5ad00a85804/Guide%20for%20Practitioners%205%20-%20Scottish%20Iron%20Structures.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
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.
![Measured Survey and Building Recording](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/0da64f8e-21a0-4775-90b5-a5ad00a569dc/Guide%20for%20Practitioners%204%20-%20Measured%20Survey%20and%20Building%20Recording%20for%20Historic%20Buildings%20and%20Structures.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
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.
![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.
![Conversion of Traditional Buildings Parts 1 & 2](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/0d930de7-a084-4062-a244-a5bd00c3979d/Guide%206%20Conversion%20of%20Trad%20Bldgs.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
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.
![Stone Cleaning](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/be235776-01d0-4187-bdbd-a5ad00ad4041/Guide%20for%20Practitioners%20-%20Stonecleaning.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Stone Cleaning
Guide for Practitioners
A guide to stonecleaning, covering sandstone characteristics, effects of soiling agents, and comparisons of cleaning methods.
![Fire Safety Management in Traditional Buildings](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/9182bdac-5280-4cd4-b869-a5ad00ab8501/Guide%20for%20Practitioners%207%20-%20Fire%20Safety%20Management%20in%20Traditional%20Buildings%20Part%201.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Fire Safety Management in Traditional Buildings
Guide for Practitioners 7
A guide to identifying and assessing fire risk, with advice on management and an overview of legislation.