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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: Earth and Clay Construction

"Earth and Clay Construction" is an INFORM guide that provides detailed information on recognising common forms of earth and clay construction and their repair and maintenance.

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: External Timber Doors

An INFORM guide giving a brief history of Scottish doors, identification of faults and methods of repair and maintenance.

Inform Guide: Finials and Terminals

This INFORM guide gives an outline of materials used for finials and terminals, with guidance on repair and maintenance.

Inform Guide: Fire Safety in the Home

An INFORM guide giving an introduction to the factors which can create a fire risk within a historic property.

Inform Guide: Fireplaces

This INFORM guide aims to show the value of a properly maintained fireplace.

Inform Guide: Flood Damage to Traditional Buildings

INFORM guide on how to protect traditional buildings from flood damage, and how to mitigate the effects if flooding occurs.

Inform Guide: Foundations and Wall Footings

INFORM guide examining foundations and wall footings in traditionally constructed buildings.

Inform Guide: Gilding Techniques, Care and Maintenance

INFORM guide to identifying, maintaining and repairing gilding.

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The Engine Shed has been supported by a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to create Scotland’s dedicated building conservation centre. It enables us to encourage understanding of traditional building materials and skills among the public and professionals and raise standards in conservation for traditional buildings.

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