Publications

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: External Timber Doors

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

Inform Guide: Foundations and Wall Footings

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

Inform Guide: Timber Window Shutters

This INFORM guide highlights the benefits of traditional wooden window shutters.

Inform Guide: Ventilation in Traditional Houses

INFORM guide on the importance of ventilation in a traditionally built structure.

Short Guide: Lime Mortars in traditional buildings

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A background to the history and use of lime mortars in traditional buildings.

Short Guide: Repair and Maintenance of War Memorials

Short Guide 3

Information on the architectural styles and designs of war memorials most often found in Scotland.

Short Guide: Applied Digital Documentation in the Historic Environment

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Discover how a broad range of data capture techniques can be applied to the recording, analysis, conservation and visualisation of the historic environment.

Inform Guide: The Maintenance of Cast Iron Rainwater Goods

INFORM guide giving a brief history of rainwater goods and guidance on common problems, causes and maintenance.