Traditional Materials Framework
Supporting sustainable supply and best practice use
Traditional Materials Framework
The Traditional Materials Framework (TMF) is a tool to support the sustainable supply and best-practice use of traditional building materials in Scotland.
It focuses on seven material categories: earth, ferrous metal, lime, paint and coatings, stone and slate, thatch and timber.
The framework brings together the research and activity we deliver at Historic Environment Scotland (HES).
Our TMF work is delivered under four priority areas:
1. Understanding the material
2. Identifying impacts: environmental, economic, social and cultural
3. Supporting sustainable supply
4. Enabling best-practice use
Traditional Materials Framework
Traditional materials
Explore the history and characteristics of these materials, learn about maintenance and repairs and discover more resources.
Project Team
The Traditional Materials Framework is led by the Technical Conservation Team, in collaboration with teams across Historic Environment Scotland. A steering group provides operational oversight and includes a lead officer for each material. Get in touch with the team at technicalresearch@hes.scot
Our teams
