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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: Citizen Science

This Inform Guide provides information about how to engage volunteers in scientific research.

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Inform Guide: Mould Growth

Guidance on mould growth in traditional buildings, including how to prevent and remove it.

Inform Guide: Boundary Ironwork

Many building owners are choosing to re-instate boundary ironwork which has fallen into disrepair or was perhaps removed for the war effort. This INFORM guide provides relevant advice.

Inform Guide: Graffiti Removal

This INFORM guide offers practical advice on the removal of graffiti to owners of historic buildings and structures.

Inform Guide: Rot in Timber

INFORM guide on identifying rot and repair and maintenance in historic Scottish buildings.

Inform Guide: Stone Floors

This INFORM guide outlines, dating structure, repair and maintenance.

Inform Guide: Structural Joinery

This INFORM guide covers the survey, inspection and repair options associated with structural joinery.

Inform Guide: Terracotta and Faience

INFORM guide on the conservation and maintenance of terracotta and faience.

Inform Guide: Domestic Boundary Walls

This INFORM guide gives guidance on identifying problems in boundary walls and their causes, the steps which can be taken to lessen such threats and correct repair techniques where problems do occur.

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The Engine Shed is accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and National Open College Network (NOCN). The Engine Shed was supported by a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to share knowledge of traditional building materials, develop skills and raise standards in conservation for traditional buildings.

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