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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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Painted ceilings from 16th and 17th century properties
A technical paper commissioned in collaboration with AOC Archaeology providing information on a collection of painted ceilings from 16th and 17th century properties.

Plasterers' Work
A digest and illustrations of plasterers' work, dating to about 1906.

Rubber Flooring
Issued by the Rubber Grower’s Association Inc.
This historic publication promotes the benefits and use of rubber flooring in several contexts.

Scotland's Shops
A publication on the design of shops in Scotland, including a gazetteer of retail buildings.

Scotland's Traditional Building Materials
A consideration of current provision, challenges and opportunities
Our report into Scotland's traditional building materials details the status of commonly used traditional building materials in Scotland.

Soft Capping in Scotland
This Research Report covers the use of plants on masonry to preserve traditional buildings.

Staircasing and Handrailing
A guide to the design of construction of staircases and handrails.

Stone Working Machinery
The first work published in Britain on the conversion of stone by machinery.

Sunnybrae Cottage
A research report bringing together findings of several years of building investigation and research on Sunnybrae Cottage.