Part of Historic Environment Scotland

Soft Capping in Scotland

This book in two volumes covers the use of plants on masonry to preserve traditional buildings. It explains the technique in great detail and contains a number of case studies. 

Soft Capping Vol 1 and Vol 2 are available as a PDF on a USB stick in a presentation box for £6 on sale in the Engine Shed shop in Stirling, or as a free download.


  • Date Published

    17 February 2011

  • Publication Types

    Research, Research and Study Report

  • Format(s)

    Download PDF

    Soft Cappings vol 1 (93.32 MB)

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    Soft Cappings vol 2 (230.72 MB)
  • Language

    English


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Research Report: Soft capping in Scotland: the content and potential of using plants to protect masonry