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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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Cover page with two members of staff carrying out conservation work on a sandstone building

Chemical Consolidants and Water Repellents for Sandstone

This report presents the findings of a 2-year project researching the use and effectiveness of consolidants and water repellents on Scottish sandstones.

An iron gate and iron being poured into a mould

Chocolate Casting

How is cast iron made? Find out by using chocolate and sugar to cast an edible object of your own.

Coastal Archaeology and Erosion in Scotland

Results of a conference held to address the effects of coastal erosion on sites and monuments in Scotland and the best ways of mitigating this recently-recognised threat.

Concrete: its use in buildings

The history and application of concrete in building construction. Includes chapters on the raw materials of concrete, its production, required machinery, and structural uses.

Consequences of Past Stonecleaning

Intervention on Future Policy and Resources

"Consequences of Past Stonecleaning - Intervention on Future Policy and Resources" is a research report assessing the effects different cleaning regimes had on natural stone.

Conservation of Historic Graveyards

"Conservation of Historic Graveyards" outlines proceedings taken from the seminar in November 2001 run jointly with Historic Scotland and the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.

Conservation of Historic Graveyards: Guide for Practitioners 2

Covers technical conservation issues relating to various elements of the graveyard with advice on specialised repair and conservation techniques and an inventory of Scottish sites.

Conservation of Phoebe Anna Traquair Murals

This Case Study gives an account of the conservation of the mural paintings by Phoebe Anna Traquair in the former Catholic Apostolic Church in Mansfield Place, Edinburgh.

Conservation of Timber Sash and Case Windows

"Conservation of Timber Sash and Case Windows" provides advice on inspecting windows to assess repair requirements accurately and describes appropriate repair techniques.

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