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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: 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.

Inform Guide: Exterior Masonry Steps

"Exterior Masonry Steps" is an INFORM guide that offers owners of buildings information on masonry steps, their different forms and parts, and the repair and maintenance issues that can arise.

Inform Guide: Insect Attack to Timber

This INFORM seeks to guide building owners through identifying insect problems and how to best end such attacks.

Inform Guide: Decorative Paint Finishes: Graining and Marbling

"Decorative Paint Finishes: Graining and Marbling" is an INFORM guide that aims to assist in identifying, protecting and reinstating historic grained or marbled finishes.

Inform Guide: The Maintenance of Iron Gates and Railings

INFORM guide with advice on maintaining and repairing iron gates and railings.

Inform Guide: Maintaining Traditional Plain Glass and Glazing

This INFORM guide outlines the types of traditional plain glass and general guidance on maintenance and repair.

Inform Guide: Biological growth on masonry

This INFORM guide provides an overview of the types of biological growths that are commonly found on Scottish building and historic structures, and gives advice on their monitoring and management.

Inform Guide: Damp: Causes and Solutions

"Damp: Causes and Solutions" is an INFORM guide that helps the reader to recognise the causes and early signs of damp as well as offering guidance on rectifying damp problems.

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Inform Guide: Domestic Decorative Glass

This INFORM guide provides guidance on decorative glass in a domestic context. The different kinds of glass are all described as are the differing construction techniques associated with each type.

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