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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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TAN 25 - Maintenance and Repair of Cleaned Stone Buildings
A review of soiling and decay and the suitability of a range of repair methods.
TAN 31 - Stone Masonry Materials and Skills
A note giving guidance on stone masonry decay, and a detailed description of survey and recording methods and approaches.
Building Stone Resources of the United Kingdom Map
Building Stone Resources of the United Kingdom Map - This map is published by the British Geological Survey, and is a joint venture with HES and other principle heritage and industry bodies.
Technical Paper 07
Embodied Carbon in Natural Building Stone in Scotland
A paper looking at the embodied energy aspects associated with the procurement of building stone.
Technical Paper 15
Assessing risks in insulation retrofits using hygrothermal software tools: Heat and moisture transport in internally insulated stone walls
An introduction to the basics of hygrothermal building physics.
TAN 12 - Quarries of Scotland
A guide to Scottish geology and stone working methods.
Refurbishment Case Study 8
Garden Bothy, Cumnock
A case study describing efficiency upgrade works to a two-storey stone building.
Refurbishment Case Study 2
Wells O’ Wearie, Edinburgh – Thermal upgrades to walls, roof, floors and glazing
A case study describing upgrades carried out to a single-storey stone cottage.
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.