This Inform guide aims to provide a brief introduction to gilding, its proper care and conservation. ...

This Inform guide provides information relating to the history of the use of pantiles in Scotland, the tiles themselves, and guidance on the proper care and maintenance of pantiled roofs....

This Inform guide provides information on; window evolution, how sash and case windows work, assessing condition, common problems, maintenance and repairs, energy efficiency and window evolution....

Many traditional Scottish buildings have roofs that are covered with local slate or stone. This Inform guide provides information on how to inspect and repair slate roofs and how to find a contractor....

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....

This paper models the thermal upgrades at one of Conservation Groups pilot sites … looking at present modelled energy performance against post intervention performance. It considers the differences between the various evaluations systems and why these might occur as well as comment on the suitability of the Energy Performance Certificate when used in traditionally constructed buildings....

Information on how to care for your home. Includes details on roofs, drainage, walls, paintwork, services and flues....

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The guide aims to provide advice to practitioners, developers, building owners and local authorities regarding the application of the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 to the conversion of traditional buildings. Its function is to support the existing Technical Handbooks published by the Building Standards Division of the Scottish Government by identifying and resolving typical areas of difficulty that may be encountered during the conversion of such buildings....