Publications

Inform Guide: Pantiles - Maintaining a Pantiled Roof

This INFORM guide gives a brief description of pantiles in Scotland, along with common problems, repair and maintenance issues.

Inform Guide: Repairing Scottish Slate Roofs

This INFORM guide gives an introduction to Scottish slate roofs, their components, and their maintenance and repair.

Measured Survey and Building Recording

Guide for Practitioners 4

A historical overview of the production and use of iron, along with guidance on appraisal and conservation techniques.

TAN 08 - The Historic Scotland Guide to International Conservation Charters

Comprehensive analysis of over 70 international statements of conservation principles.

Scottish Iron Structures

Guide for Practitioners 5

An overview of the production and use of Scottish cast iron, along with guidance on appraisal and conservation.

Conversion of Traditional Buildings Parts 1 & 2

Guide for Practitioners 6

Advice for practitioners, developers, building owners and local authorities regarding the application of the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 to the conversion of traditional buildings.

Fire Safety Management in Traditional Buildings

Guide for Practitioners 7

A guide to identifying and assessing fire risk, with advice on management and an overview of legislation.

Stone Cleaning

Guide for Practitioners

A guide to stone cleaning, covering sandstone characteristics, effects of soiling agents, and comparisons of cleaning methods.

Rural Buildings of the Lothians

Guide for Practitioners 1

Building advice and information to support repairs and sensitive conversions of rural buildings in the Lothians.