This Inform provides some historical background, and addresses the physical properties of the material and its uses. It also covers the conservation, repair and maintenance....

This INFORM seeks to examine measures which can be taken to minimise the threat birds pose to our built heritage and the ways in which they can be controlled....

This Inform outlines the main materials used for finials and terminals, and gives guidance on their maintenance and repair....

This Inform guide provides an introduction to the practice of replacing damaged stones in an ashlar built sandstone wall. Referred to as indenting, the technique invoices replacing badly decayed or damaged blocks with stones of similar dimension and phys...

This Inform will outline the basic elements of a flue and chimney system and identify common faults, their diagnosis andthe principles of how to deal with them....

This Inform aims to show the value of a properly maintained fireplace and its contribution to the historic fabric and character of a building. It also provides a guide to the variety of elements which combine to make up a fireplace and give brief notes on the proper care and maintenance of these elements....

This Inform Guide gives guidance to property owners and occupiers on how best to maintain and repair existing iron gates and railings. The history of their manufacture and design is examined briefly, followed by some simple methods of identifying whether they are made of cast iron or wrought iron. The most common signs and causes of problems are then identified, followed by guidance on regular maintenance, painting and repair....

This Inform guide is intended to assist building owners and occupiers understand the traditional range of paint finishes and to suggest available options when undertaking internal decoration of traditional properties....

This Inform guide gives a brief history of Scottish doors, explains door construction, the recognition of faults and offers direction on suitable methods of repair....

Structural joinery elements make up some of the key parts of a traditional building and their correct function is of crucial importance. Structural joinery refers to the timbers which form the roof and floor construction, and this INFORM will cover the survey, inspection and repair options and principles associated with work on these elements of a traditionally built property....