Stone floors have been an important feature in traditional Scottish buildings for centuries and contribute much to the feel of a period building. They are extremely hard wearing and durable, and require little maintenance. This INFORM guide will outline; Dating, structure, and how they were put together, Reinstatement and repair, Cleaning and ongoing maintenance...

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 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 seeks to provide guidance on clay mortars and the repair and maintenance of structures in which they are used. There is also a note regarding other uses of earth based building materials....

This INFORM seeks to explain to building owners the construction of timber staircases, and the issues associated with their repair and maintenance....

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

This Inform guide will describe; the origin and development of tiled flooring, the different types of floor and layout, common ways floors can be damaged, and how to repair them and cleaning and maintenance of tiled floors....

This Inform guide will focus on 19th and 20th Century domestic glass. The purpose is to illustrate the types of domestic decorative glass that are likely to be found, and highlight other repair and maintenance issues....

This Inform guide is intended to outline the types of traditional plain glass and glazing systems most commonly encountered by building owners, and to give general guidance on their maintenance and repair....

This INFORM covers basic aspects of the care of timber floors including their maintenance and repair....