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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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![Timber Decay in Buildings - The Conservation Approach to Treatment](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/a3b1d0e3-e2fa-4cb2-8270-a5ad00afdfea/Timber%20Decay%20in%20Buildings%20-%20The%20Conservation%20Approach%20to%20Treatment.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Timber Decay in Buildings - The Conservation Approach to Treatment
A guide tackling issues relating to building decay.
![TAN 06 - Earth Structures and Construction in Scotland](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/379fe10c-3331-45ef-849a-a5c300a80a2f/TAN%206%20-%20Earth%20Structures%20and%20Construction%20in%20Scotland.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
TAN 06 - Earth Structures and Construction in Scotland
A guide to the recognition and conservation of earth technology in Scottish buildings.
![Refurbishment Case Study 20](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/f0f67af7-62d4-40b6-91d0-a71d00e2683b/refurb-case-study-20-cover.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Refurbishment Case Study 20
11 Annat Road, Perthshire
A case study describing work undertaken on a traditional cottage from the interwar period.
![TAN 01 - Preparation and Use of Lime Mortars](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/37f74bae-356e-4904-8e26-a5c201034e56/TAN%201%20-%20Preparation%20and%20use%20of%20Lime%20Mortars%20(Revised%202005).jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
TAN 01 - Preparation and Use of Lime Mortars
A guide to the principles underlying the use of lime mortars in re-pointing and masonry consolidation.
![New Design in Historic Settings](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/b25c6a80-ca4a-4d7d-9162-a60500ac6c61/new%20design.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
New Design in Historic Settings
A guide to ensuring the quality of new-design buildings matches that of their surroundings.
![TAN 19 - Scottish Aggregates for Building Conservation](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/a673956f-26c1-4818-af45-a5c20100c682/TAN%2019%20-%20Scottish%20Aggregates%20for%20Building%20Conservation.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
TAN 19 - Scottish Aggregates for Building Conservation
A guide to aggregates for use in mortars to match those used in historic buildings in Scotland.
![Cropmark Archaeology](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/94183236-ab7d-4aaa-bb64-a60a00b2b5a6/cropmark%20archaeology.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Cropmark Archaeology
"Cropmark Archaeology" provides information on investigating Scotland’s cropmarks. This informative guide leaflet covers the buried evidence of early farming in Scotland.
![the exterior of a brick building with some metal work](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/207d0ea0-d7f8-4854-84e6-b0ac00f03bd3/managing-change-fire-historic-buildings.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Managing Change in the Historic Environment: Fire and Historic Buildings
Fire and Historic Buildings is a practical guide to support good decision-making for fire safety measures and in response to fire damage.
![TAN 27 - Development and Archaeology in Historic Towns and Cities](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/720044ab-b94f-476b-9beb-a5c3009d55bb/TAN%2027%20-%20Development%20and%20Archaeology%20in%20Historic%20Towns%20and%20Cities.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
TAN 27 - Archaeology in Historic Towns
Practical advice on archaeological issues when developing a site in a historic town or city.