Publications

Inform Guide: Cleaning Sandstone - Risks and Consequences

An INFORM guide to the risks and consequences of cleaning sandstone masonry.

Inform Guide: Pantiles - Maintaining a Pantiled Roof

This INFORM guide gives a brief description of pantiles in Scotland, along with common problems, repair and maintenance issues.

Inform Guide: Repairing Scottish Slate Roofs

This INFORM guide gives an introduction to Scottish slate roofs, their components, and their maintenance and repair.

Inform Guide: Hot-Mixed Lime Mortars

This INFORM guide explains what hot-mixed lime mortars are and how they differ from other types of lime mortars.

Inform Guide: Improving Energy Efficiency in Traditional Buildings

An INFORM guide to what can be done to improve energy efficiency in traditional buildings, and how this relates to building standards.

Inform Guide: Flood Damage to Traditional Buildings

INFORM guide on how to protect traditional buildings from flood damage, and how to mitigate the effects if flooding occurs.

Inform Guide: Indent Repairs To Sandstone Ashlar Masonry

This INFORM guide provides an introduction to replacing damaged stones in an ashlar built sandstone wall.

Inform Guide: Maintaining Sash and Case Windows

This INFORM guide provides a basic introduction to the maintenance and repair of traditional sash and case windows.

Inform Guide: Restoration Mortars for Masonry Repairs

This INFORM guide provides information on the use of proprietary restoration mortars for repair of stone masonry.

Inform Guide: Interior Paint: A Guide to Interior Paint Finishes

This INFORM guide gives a background to traditional paint finishes and guidance on decorating a traditional home.

Cropmark Archaeology

"Cropmark Archaeology" provides information on investigating Scotland’s cropmarks. This informative guide leaflet covers the buried evidence of early farming in Scotland.

Short Guide: Sash and Case Windows

A short guide for homeowners

Information regarding the maintenance and repair of sash and case windows.