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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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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.
![Rubber Flooring](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/47c5c695-c1d8-4d6e-980b-b0ee0110b72d/Rubber%20flooring%20cover.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Rubber Flooring
Issued by the Rubber Grower’s Association Inc.
This historic publication promotes the benefits and use of rubber flooring in several contexts.
![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.
Training in Construction Crafts
Erasmus+ Project Report
A comparative study of trades training in Norway, Poland, and Scotland.
![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.
![Research Report: Soft capping in Scotland: the content and potential of using plants to protect masonry](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/dd6d4bed-47cc-4fba-8c09-a5af00960d80/Research%20Report%20Soft%20capping%20in%20Scotland%20the%20content%20and%20potential%20of%20using%20plants%20to%20protect%20masonry%20-%20Vol%201.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Soft Capping in Scotland
This Research Report covers the use of plants on masonry to preserve traditional buildings.