Publications

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.

Impact of the Braer Oil Spill on Historic Scotland Monuments in Shetland

A study of the effects of the Braer oil spill on stone structures in Shetland.

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.

Refurbishment Case Study 3

Wee Causeway, Culross – Insulation to walls and roof

A case study on upgrade work carried out to a detached stone cottage in Culross, Fife.

Inform Guide: Indent Repairs To Sandstone Ashlar Masonry

This INFORM guide provides an introduction to replacing damaged stones in an ashlar built sandstone wall.