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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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Technical Paper 12
An overview of health issues related to building refurbishment.
Technical Paper 22
A report on the performance of a new heating system installed at Scotstarvit Tower Cottage.
Technical Paper 21
A paper identifying data sources that can be helpful for assessing the energy performance of historic buildings.
Technical Paper 24
This Technical Paper is a review of Historic Environment Scotland’s Refurbishment Case Studies.
Technical Paper 30
This Technical Paper is a review of historic literature relating to lime mortars, focusing on historic texts from 160BC - 1955
Technical Paper 31
A paper exploring historic external lime coatings on traditional buildings.
Technical Paper 03
A report on four different energy modelling methodologies in relation to a traditional tenement flat.
Technical Paper 09
Findings on how slim-profile double glazing compares to secondary glazing fitted to single-glazed windows.
Technical Paper 33: Masonry Pointing and Joint Finishing
This paper is a survey and discussion as well as gazetteer of different styles of pointing and joint finishing found in Scotland.