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Building conservation publications from the Engine Shed, ranging from detailed technical papers to advice for conservation beginners.
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Stone in Context Conference Proceedings
Proceedings from the Stone in Context conference held in November 2007.
Laser Stone Cleaning
A report on the response of sandstone and granite to laser exposure.
Stone Cleaning
Guide for Practitioners
A guide to stone cleaning, covering sandstone characteristics, effects of soiling agents, and comparisons of cleaning methods.
Stone in Scotland
Part of an international series of publications, this volume describes stone resources in different parts of the world.
The Stone of Destiny
Condition Assessment, Scientific Analysis and Digital Documentation 2023
This report outlines the discoveries made by new investigations, why such measures are important for the future of the Stone and the essential role of modern technology in conserving Scotland's heritage.
Building with Scottish Stone
This guide aims to encourage use of stone sourced from Scotland’s working quarries and to provide a better understanding of those mineralogical properties that give each stone its distinctive quality.
Inform Guide: Stone Floors
This INFORM guide outlines, dating structure, repair and maintenance.
Inform Guide: Dry Stone Walls
This guide aims to raise awareness of the importance and complexity of dry stone walling in Scotland, and describes the maintenance tasks that can be performed to prolong the life of such walls.
TAN 09 - Stone Cleaning of Granite Buildings
Advice on testing, specification and execution of stone cleaning on granite buildings.