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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: Repairing Traditional Brickwork
This INFORM guide gives Information on brick deterioration, with guidance on repair and maintenance techniques.
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.
Inform Guide: Condensation
This INFORM guide gives information about the causes and solutions of condensation in buildings.
Inform Guide: Growing Old Gracefully
INFORM guide explaining some of the aesthetic issues surrounding historic masonry.
Inform Guide: Fire Safety in the Home
An INFORM guide giving an introduction to the factors which can create a fire risk within a historic property.
Inform Guide: Repointing Ashlar Masonry
INFORM guide to the stages of repointing ashlar masonry, from understanding through to preparation and execution.
Inform Guide: Ceramic Tiled Flooring
This INFORM guide provides guidance on ceramic floor tiles. The various types and layouts of tiles are considered such as geometric tiles, encaustic tiles and quarry tiles.