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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 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.
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.
Technical Paper 30
Historic Literature Review of Traditional Lime Mortars
This Technical Paper is a review of historic literature relating to lime mortars, focusing on historic texts from 160BC - 1955
Technical Paper 31
Historic External Lime Finishes in Scotland
A paper exploring historic external lime coatings on traditional buildings.
Technical Paper 33: Masonry Pointing and Joint Finishing
This paper is a survey and discussion as well as gazetteer of different styles of pointing and joint finishing found in Scotland.
Technical Paper 37: Hygrothermal Properties of Scottish Masonry Materials
This paper outlines the results of research around the hygrothermal properties of Scottish masonry materials for use in modelling software such as WUFI.
The Performance of Replacement Sandstone
A report on restoration schemes in Edinburgh's New Town.