Publications

TAN 21 - Scottish Slate Quarries

A look at Scottish slate, and quarries where reopening could be investigated.

TAN 23 - Non-destructive Investigation of Standing Structures

Information on investigating and recording historic monuments.

TAN 24 - The Environmental Control of Dry Rot

A study of environment friendly methods for treatment of dry rot.

TAN 25 - Maintenance and Repair of Cleaned Stone Buildings

A review of soiling and decay and the suitability of a range of repair methods.

TAN 26 - Care and Conservation of 17th Century Plasterwork in Scotland

An account of techniques for the care and repair of plasterwork from the first part of the 1600s.

TAN 29 - Corrugated Iron and Other Ferrous Metal Cladding

An outline of ferrous metal cladding in Scotland, with discussion of guidance, documentation and conservation techniques.

TAN 30 - Scottish Turf Construction

Details of turf construction in Scotland, with case studies and discussion of maintenance and conservation.

TAN 31 - Stone Masonry Materials and Skills

A note giving guidance on stone masonry decay, and a detailed description of survey and recording methods and approaches.

Talking About Heritage

Explore, Share, and Celebrate Scotland’s Heritage.

Technical Paper 01

Thermal Performance of Traditional Windows

Research from testing the thermal performance of traditional sash and case windows.

Technical Paper 02

In-Situ U-Value Measurements in Traditional Buildings - Preliminary Results

Results of in-situ U-valve measurements of various solid stonewalls in five traditional Scottish buildings.

Technical Paper 03

Energy Modelling Analysis of a Traditionally Built Scottish Tenement Flat

A report on four different energy modelling methodologies in relation to a traditional tenement flat.