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![Finials and Terminals](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/00b747be-cbe3-438b-919f-a59500e569e6/inform-finials-and-terminals.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Finials and Terminals
This INFORM guide gives an outline of materials used for finials and terminals, with guidance on repair and maintenance.
![Fire Safety in the Home](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/08ca1a32-d0a9-42c8-a43f-a59500e8d911/inform-fire-safety.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Fire Safety in the Home
An INFORM guide giving an introduction to the factors which can create a fire risk within a historic property.
![Front cover of Fireplaces INFORM Guide](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/9e1127e4-7820-4a01-ac2f-ac2a011bf42c/fireplaces.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Fireplaces
This INFORM guide aims to show the value of a properly maintained fireplace.
![Flood Damage to Traditional Buildings](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/bbb4f607-1d7a-4885-988c-a59500e9a44e/inform-flood-damage-to-traditional-buildings.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Flood Damage to Traditional Buildings
INFORM guide on how to protect traditional buildings from flood damage, and how to mitigate the effects if flooding occurs.
![Foundations and Wall Footings](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/2557962c-9373-410a-b897-a59500eab82b/inform-foundations-and-walls.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Foundations and Wall Footings
INFORM guide examining foundations and wall footings in traditionally constructed buildings.
![Gilding](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/9be3c025-97d4-468b-9499-a59500eb5bc9/inform-gilding.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Gilding Techniques, Care and Maintenance
INFORM guide to identifying, maintaining and repairing gilding.
![Graffiti Removal](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/d8aa1299-c47a-4ec0-a5d2-a59500ec3aa4/inform-graffiti.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Graffiti Removal
This INFORM guide offers practical advice on the removal of graffiti to owners of historic buildings and structures.
![Growing Old Gracefully](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/14551a1f-5a61-4769-ad23-a59500a18d09/growing-old-gracefully-inform.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Growing Old Gracefully
INFORM guide explaining some of the aesthetic issues surrounding historic masonry.
![Hot-Mixed Lime Mortars](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/174d6d09-9876-482c-81ca-a59500a5ef36/hot-lime-mortars-inform.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Hot-Mixed Lime Mortars
This INFORM guide explains what hot-mixed lime mortars are and how they differ from other types of lime mortars.