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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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TAN 23 - Non-destructive Investigation of Standing Structures
Information on investigating and recording historic monuments.
TAN 25 - Maintenance and Repair of Cleaned Stone Buildings
A review of soiling and decay and the suitability of a range of repair methods.
TAN 09 - Stone Cleaning of Granite Buildings
Advice on testing, specification and execution of stone cleaning on granite buildings.
TAN 29 - Corrugated Iron and Other Ferrous Metal Cladding
An outline of ferrous metal cladding in Scotland, with discussion of guidance, documentation and conservation techniques.
TAN 15 - External Lime Coatings on Traditional Buildings
An account of the benefits of lime finishes on traditional buildings.
TAN 24 - The Environmental Control of Dry Rot
A study of environment friendly methods for treatment of dry rot.
TAN 08 - The Historic Scotland Guide to International Conservation Charters
Comprehensive analysis of over 70 international statements of conservation principles.
TAN 26 - Care and Conservation of 17th Century Plasterwork in Scotland
An account of techniques for the care and repair of plasterwork from the first part of the 1600s.
TAN 10 - Biological Growths on Sandstone Buildings: Control and Treatment
Guidance on the effects, removal and control of biological growths on sandstone structures.