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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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![Rot in Timber](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/399c2b37-09d3-4d0f-99ae-a598009936b6/inform-rot-in-timber.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Rot in Timber
INFORM guide on identifying rot and repair and maintenance in historic Scottish buildings.
![Stone Floors](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/22cde5a1-34ec-4206-80d4-a5ed00b964e9/inform-stone-floors.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Stone Floors
This INFORM guide outlines, dating structure, repair and maintenance.
![Structural Joinery](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/ec7f5627-e174-4396-8e65-a59800a043a5/inform-structural-joinery.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Structural Joinery
This INFORM guide covers the survey, inspection and repair options associated with structural joinery.
![Terracotta and Faience](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/a193cdc3-3c87-431b-a18f-a5ed00b985a1/inform-terracotta.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Terracotta and Faience
INFORM guide on the conservation and maintenance of terracotta and faience.
![Domestic Boundary Walls](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/f2b7e83b-16de-43e9-8601-a59500b5b10e/inform-domestic-boundary-walls.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Domestic Boundary Walls
This INFORM guide gives guidance on identifying problems in boundary walls and their causes, the steps which can be taken to lessen such threats and correct repair techniques where problems do occur.
![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.
![Insect Attack to Timber](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/7e1b64d2-14dd-41b8-9137-a59500f29818/inform-insect-attack.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Insect Attack to Timber
This INFORM seeks to guide building owners through identifying insect problems and how to best end such attacks.
![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.
![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.