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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: Flood Damage to Traditional Buildings
INFORM guide on how to protect traditional buildings from flood damage, and how to mitigate the effects if flooding occurs.
Inform Guide: Indent Repairs To Sandstone Ashlar Masonry
This INFORM guide provides an introduction to replacing damaged stones in an ashlar built sandstone wall.

Inform Guide: Maintaining Sash and Case Windows
This INFORM guide provides a basic introduction to the maintenance and repair of traditional sash and case windows.
Inform Guide: Restoration Mortars for Masonry Repairs
This INFORM guide provides information on the use of proprietary restoration mortars for repair of stone masonry.

Short Guide: Maintenance and Repair Techniques for Traditional Cast Iron
Short Guide 4
A guide to maintaining exterior decorative architectural cast ironwork.

Short Guide: Historic Concrete in Scotland Parts 1-3
Short Guide 5
These short guides focus on the subject of historic concrete structures in Scotland.

Inform Guide: Interior Paint: A Guide to Interior Paint Finishes
This INFORM guide gives a background to traditional paint finishes and guidance on decorating a traditional home.

Cropmark Archaeology
"Cropmark Archaeology" provides information on investigating Scotland’s cropmarks. This informative guide leaflet covers the buried evidence of early farming in Scotland.

Refurbishment Case Study 20
11 Annat Road, Perthshire
A case study describing work undertaken on a traditional cottage from the interwar period.