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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: Damp Gables

This INFORM guide outlines the symptoms, likely causes, and repair options of damp gables.

This INFORM guide provides information about the maintenance and management of repairs in a shared building.

This INFORM guide gives a background to traditional paint finishes and guidance on decorating a traditional home.

This INFORM guide aims to show the value of a properly maintained fireplace.

This INFORM guide offers an introduction to the principles involved in the decay of masonry.

This INFORM guide gives information on thatch as a roofing material on traditional/vernacular buildings.

This INFORM guide gives information about the causes and solutions of condensation in buildings.

This INFORM guide gives an outline of materials used for finials and terminals, with guidance on repair and maintenance.

INFORM guide on the types of lead sheet used on Scottish roofs and their repair and maintenance.

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