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![Earth and Clay Construction](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/de6ba891-a250-4773-8cd4-a59500bbe276/inform-earth-and-clay-construction.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Earth and Clay Construction
"Earth and Clay Construction" is an INFORM guide that provides detailed information on recognising common forms of earth and clay construction and their repair and maintenance.
![Exterior Masonry Steps](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/34f7ede0-35b3-4221-a0a5-a59500f1211c/masonry.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Exterior Masonry Steps
"Exterior Masonry Steps" is an INFORM guide that offers owners of buildings information on masonry steps, their different forms and parts, and the repair and maintenance issues that can arise.
![External Timber Doors](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/e53b0abe-2038-491a-833b-a59500e4b21f/inform-external-timber-doors.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: External Timber Doors
An INFORM guide giving a brief history of Scottish doors, identification of faults and methods of repair and maintenance.
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Inform Guide: Finials and Terminals
This INFORM guide gives an outline of materials used for finials and terminals, with guidance on repair and maintenance.
![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.
![Front cover of Fireplaces INFORM Guide](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/9e1127e4-7820-4a01-ac2f-ac2a011bf42c/fireplaces.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Fireplaces
This INFORM guide aims to show the value of a properly maintained fireplace.
![Flood Damage to Traditional Buildings](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/bbb4f607-1d7a-4885-988c-a59500e9a44e/inform-flood-damage-to-traditional-buildings.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
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.
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Inform Guide: Foundations and Wall Footings
INFORM guide examining foundations and wall footings in traditionally constructed buildings.
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Inform Guide: Gilding Techniques, Care and Maintenance
INFORM guide to identifying, maintaining and repairing gilding.