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![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.
![Biological growth on masonry](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/34029d50-89a3-4c3a-a348-a595009defcb/bio-growth-masonry-inform.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Biological growth on masonry
This INFORM guide provides an overview of the types of biological growths that are commonly found on Scottish building and historic structures, and gives advice on their monitoring and management.
Inform Guide: Damp: Causes and Solutions
"Damp: Causes and Solutions" is an INFORM guide that helps the reader to recognise the causes and early signs of damp as well as offering guidance on rectifying damp problems.
Inform Guide: Domestic Decorative Glass
This INFORM guide provides guidance on decorative glass in a domestic context. The different kinds of glass are all described as are the differing construction techniques associated with each type.
Inform Guide: Repairing Traditional Brickwork
This INFORM guide gives Information on brick deterioration, with guidance on repair and maintenance techniques.
![Front cover of plain lime plastering](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/f48e3292-7eb9-40f8-80a1-a94b010a4de2/plain-lime-plastering-cover.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Plain Lime Plastering
This INFORM guide gives information on plain lime plaster and how to conduct repairs.
Inform Guide: Dry Stone Walls
This guide aims to raise awareness of the importance and complexity of dry stone walling in Scotland, and describes the maintenance tasks that can be performed to prolong the life of such walls.