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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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Inform Guide: Terracotta and Faience
INFORM guide on the conservation and maintenance of terracotta and faience.
Short Guide: Sash and Case Windows
A short guide for homeowners
Information regarding the maintenance and repair of sash and case windows.
Short Guide: Traditional Scottish Brickwork
Short Guide 7
An introduction to the maintenance of traditional Scottish brick structures.
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.
Inform Guide: The Maintenance of Iron Gates and Railings
INFORM guide with advice on maintaining and repairing iron gates and railings.
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: Fireplaces
This INFORM guide aims to show the value of a properly maintained fireplace.
Inform Guide: Masonry Decay
This INFORM guide offers an introduction to the principles involved in the decay of masonry.
Inform Guide: Thatched Roofs
This INFORM guide gives information on thatch as a roofing material on traditional/vernacular buildings.