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Green Deal financial modelling of a traditional cottage and tenement flat

Technical Paper 16

Green Deal financial modelling of a traditional cottage and tenement flat

This technical paper presents the findings of financial modelling exercises taken on a detached cottage and an urban tenement flat.

Assessing risks in insulation retrofits using hygrothermal software tools: Heat and moisture transport in internally insulated stone walls

Technical Paper 15

Assessing risks in insulation retrofits using hygrothermal software tools: Heat and moisture transport in internally insulated stone walls

An introduction to the basics of hygrothermal building physics.

Slim-profile double-glazing in listed buildings: Re-measuring the thermal performance

Technical Paper 20

Slim-profile double-glazing in listed buildings: Re-measuring the thermal performance

A paper presenting results from thermal testing of slim-profile double glazing.

Scottish Renaissance Interiors

Technical Paper 11

Scottish Renaissance Interiors

A report outlining dilemmas in the effective conservation of Scottish Renaissance interiors.

A graphic of a grey book cover with a picture showing microporous nature of lime mortar

Technical Paper 27

Hot-mixed Lime Mortars: Microstructure and Functional Performance

A paper presenting technical evidence for the use of hot-mixed lime mortars in the conservation of masonry structures.

A cover page featuring a wall with lime mortar

Technical Paper 32

A data driven approach to understanding historic mortars in Scotland

An analysis of the historic lime mortars database held by the Scottish Lime Centre Trust.

A graphic of a grey book cover with the shape of a keystone on the front.

Technical Paper 28

Specifying hot-mixed lime mortars

A report examining the use of hot-mixed lime mortars for the repair, conservation and restoration of traditional masonry structures in the UK and Ireland.

Thermal assessment of internal shutters and window film applied to traditional single glazed sash and case windows.

Technical Paper 23

Thermal assessment of internal shutters and window film applied to traditional single glazed sash and case windows.

A report examining methods for improving the thermal performance of single-glazed sash and case windows.

Evaluating Energy Modelling in Traditionally Constructed Dwellings

Technical Paper 18

Evaluating Energy Modelling in Traditionally Constructed Dwellings

A study demonstrating the use of building modelling in traditionally constructed dwellings in Scotland.