Conservation, repair and maintenance

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....

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 seeks to give information on; the history of brick in Scotland, signs of deterioration in brickwork, causes of deterioration and repair and maintenance of brick structures....

This Inform Guide takes the reader through the various stages of the proper re-pointing of Ashlar masonry from the nature of ashlar, through preparation work to the actual techniques of re-pointing....

This Inform guide aims to guide building owners through the steps that are required for contractors to carry out repointing of rubble stonework properly....

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...

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....

This Inform guide is intended to help property owners and occupiers recognise and understand the problems that can occur with cast iron rainwater goods and how to quickly identify problems....

The most common difference between mortar types is the nature of the binder. This Inform guide will focus on lime and cement (although clay was perhaps more commonly used in Scotland than is often appreciated)....

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