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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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![Thermal assessment of internal shutters and window film applied to traditional single glazed sash and case windows.](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/6b32c95b-1ac3-4148-abe2-a59400ad0625/technicalpaper23.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
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.
![TAN 24 - The Environmental Control of Dry Rot](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/c52fa20d-ac91-47eb-9885-a5c2010e26c9/TAN%2024%20-%20The%20Environmental%20Control%20of%20Dry%20Rot.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
TAN 24 - The Environmental Control of Dry Rot
A study of environment friendly methods for treatment of dry rot.
Technical Paper 29
A Review of Hot-Mixed External Lime Coatings in Scotland 1997-2016
A review of traditional buildings/structures in Scotland where hot-mixed lime mortars have been used for the repair or re-instatement of their external coatings since 1997.
![Evaluating Energy Modelling in Traditionally Constructed Dwellings](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/b02d65bc-fb44-47e9-8fcf-a59400b32e50/technicalpaper18.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Technical Paper 18
Evaluating Energy Modelling in Traditionally Constructed Dwellings
A study demonstrating the use of building modelling in traditionally constructed dwellings in Scotland.
![Thermal Performance of Traditional Windows](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/5eb3a246-5e06-41be-8c8f-a59400be931b/technicalpaper1.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Technical Paper 01
Thermal Performance of Traditional Windows
Research from testing the thermal performance of traditional sash and case windows.
![Scotstarvit Tower Cottage](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/a27d43d1-fcf6-4b1a-904d-a59400bbfc2a/technicalpaper22.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Technical Paper 22
Scotstarvit Tower Cottage
A report on the performance of a new heating system installed at Scotstarvit Tower Cottage.
Technical Paper 31
Historic External Lime Finishes in Scotland
A paper exploring historic external lime coatings on traditional buildings.
![Embodied energy considerations](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/7f6d5682-b598-4fc0-b8e8-a59400b7112c/technicalpaper13.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Technical Paper 13
Embodied energy considerations
A technical paper outlining the importance of life cycle analysis in assessing the sustainability of new buildings and maintaining existing buildings.
![TAN 13 - The Archaeology of Scottish Thatch](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/5575687d-48c9-4e2d-a445-a5c200f85523/TAN%2013%20-%20The%20Archaeology%20of%20Scottish%20Thatch.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
TAN 13 - The Archaeology of Scottish Thatch
A guide to applying archaeological techniques to thatch and thatching in Scotland.