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![Repointing Rubble Stonework](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/bea64d34-9a37-47a2-b97d-a595010402fa/inform-repointing-rubble-stonework.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Repointing Rubble Stonework
This INFORM guide takes you through the steps required to be taken by contractors carrying out repointing a traditional rubble stone wall.
Inform Guide: Restoration Mortars for Masonry Repairs
This INFORM guide provides information on the use of proprietary restoration mortars for repair of stone masonry.
Inform Guide: Roofing Leadwork
INFORM guide on the types of lead sheet used on Scottish roofs and their repair and maintenance.
![Rot in Timber](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/399c2b37-09d3-4d0f-99ae-a598009936b6/inform-rot-in-timber.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Rot in Timber
INFORM guide on identifying rot and repair and maintenance in historic Scottish buildings.
![Stone Floors](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/22cde5a1-34ec-4206-80d4-a5ed00b964e9/inform-stone-floors.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Stone Floors
This INFORM guide outlines, dating structure, repair and maintenance.
Inform Guide: Structural Cracks
INFORM guide on recognising and diagnosing various types of settlement cracks.
![Structural Joinery](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/ec7f5627-e174-4396-8e65-a59800a043a5/inform-structural-joinery.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Structural Joinery
This INFORM guide covers the survey, inspection and repair options associated with structural joinery.
![Terracotta and Faience](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/a193cdc3-3c87-431b-a18f-a5ed00b985a1/inform-terracotta.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Terracotta and Faience
INFORM guide on the conservation and maintenance of terracotta and faience.
Inform Guide: Thatched Roofs
This INFORM guide gives information on thatch as a roofing material on traditional/vernacular buildings.