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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.
![Domestic Chimneys and Flues](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/d38fafe8-e24a-4bce-8966-a59500b69222/inform-domestic-chimneys-and-flues.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Inform Guide: Domestic Chimneys and Flues
"Domestic Chimneys and Flues" is an INFORM guide to flue and chimney systems, their common faults and the principles of how to deal with them, produced by Historic Environment Scotland.
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.
![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.