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This INFORM aims to assist in identifying, protecting and reinstating historic grained or marbled finishes....

Traditional wooden window shutters have formed part of the fabric of many Scottish houses since the late 17th Century. This Inform Guide will highlight the benefits they bring....

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 examines various factors which relate to or can affect foundations and wall footings in a traditionally constructed building including gardens, roads and pavements, air drains, damp proofing and water. ...

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...

Information on Domestic Boundary walls....

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 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....

By describing the common causes of damp, and identifying the simple points to look for, this Inform guide seeks to illustrate the best approach to help remedy the problems....