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![Decorative Paint Finishes: Graining and Marbling](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/e78d6297-8e54-4fba-bf9e-a59500eff0ae/inform-graining-and-marbling.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Decorative Paint Finishes: Graining and Marbling
"Decorative Paint Finishes: Graining and Marbling" is an INFORM guide that aims to assist in identifying, protecting and reinstating historic grained or marbled finishes.
![Maintenance of Iron Gates and Railings](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/fac4729f-9173-4854-b4ef-a59500f43f2b/inform-iron-gates-railings.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: The Maintenance of Iron Gates and Railings
INFORM guide with advice on maintaining and repairing iron gates and railings.
![Traditional Plain Glass and Glazing](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/b0ddf991-20b9-4e64-9513-a59500fb6347/inform-maintaining-traditional-glass-and-glazing.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Maintaining Traditional Plain Glass and Glazing
This INFORM guide outlines the types of traditional plain glass and general guidance on maintenance and repair.
Inform Guide: Mould Growth
Guidance on mould growth in traditional buildings, including how to prevent and remove it.
![Boundary Ironwork](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/d13b0ff1-b438-4d0d-abdc-a59500ab0308/inform-boundary-ironwork.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Boundary Ironwork
Many building owners are choosing to re-instate boundary ironwork which has fallen into disrepair or was perhaps removed for the war effort. This INFORM guide provides relevant advice.
![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.
![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.
![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.