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Managing Change in the Historic Environment: Windows

This note sets out the principles that apply to altering the windows of historic buildings.

Conservation of Timber Sash and Case Windows

"Conservation of Timber Sash and Case Windows" provides advice on inspecting windows to assess repair requirements accurately and describes appropriate repair techniques.

Inform Guide: Timber Window Shutters

This INFORM guide highlights the benefits of traditional wooden window shutters.

Short Guide: Sash and Case Windows

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

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.

Consultation Report: Managing Change in the Historic Environment - Windows

A summary of the results from our consultation on best practices in Managing Change in the Historic Environment - Windows. The public consultation on the revisions closed on Friday 28 April 2017.

Technical Paper 01

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

Refurbishment Case Study 1

A look at a number of upgrade works carried out to five Edinburgh flats.

Technical Paper 23

A report examining methods for improving the thermal performance of single-glazed sash and case windows.

Refurbishment Case Study 6

A case study describing upgrades to a detached rural cottage on the island of South Uist.

Technical Paper 09

Findings on how slim-profile double glazing compares to secondary glazing fitted to single-glazed windows.

Refurbishment Case Study 8

A case study describing efficiency upgrade works to a two-storey stone building.

Technical Paper 36: Architecture and Health in Traditional Buildings

This paper gives an introduction to features of traditional buildings which ensure a health environment for the occupants.

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.

Refurbishment Case Study 10

Information on thermal performance improvements at two residential properties in Rothesay.