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This guide provides clear and practical advice to prospective developers on how to manage the archaeological issues arising from developing a site ...
View full detailsGuidance on the effect of biological growths on sandstone structures and the feasibility of their removal, with advice on appropriate methods of co...
View full detailsBuilding Scotland examines 14 traditional building materials in total, including stone, timber, iron, clay and slate. Each chapter covers aspects o...
View full detailsThis map is published by the British Geological Survey, and is a joint venture with Historic Scotland and other principle heritage and industry bod...
View full detailsDeals with a wide range of techniques and considerations for the care and repair of plasterwork from the first three-quarters of the 17th Century. ...
View full detailsThis research report assesses the effects different cleaning regimes had on natural stone. Paperback, 240 pages.
Proceedings taken from the seminar in November 2001 run jointly with Historic Scotland and the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. Paperback, 84 pa...
View full detailsThis Case Study gives an account of the conservation of the mural paintings by Phoebe Anna Traquair in the former Catholic Apostolic Church in Mans...
View full detailsThis guide provides advice on inspecting windows to assess repair requirements accurately and describes appropriate repair techniques. 88 pages, pa...
View full detailsA study of environment friendly methods for treatment of dry rot. Paperback, 76 pages.
An outline of the history of ferrous metal cladding in Scotland. The Note seeks to reinstate the material's reputation as a significant vernacular ...
View full detailsThis publication is the first of two volumes exploring the life, work and influence of the Scottish-born designer Daniel Cottier, his contemporary ...
View full detailsAn account of the historical evolution of the sash and case window, detailing the gradual technical and aesthetic refinements. 160 pages, paperback.
A guide to the recognition and conservation of earth technology in Scottish buildings. Paperback, 128 pages.
This guide details the identification and assessment of fire risk, with advice on its management and appropriate technology consistent with accepte...
View full detailsA case study of the blackhouse at 42 Arnol, Lewis, its materials, construction and maintenance. Paperback, 34 pages.
This Laser Stone Cleaning report results from work carried out by Robert Gordon University and the Building Research Establishment to investigate t...
View full detailsProceedings of the 'Workshop on Lime Rendered Facades' held in Sweden in 1998. Paperback.
This volume, along with 'Research Report: Ballachulish Slate - Extraction and testing of slate from Khartoum Quarry, Argyll', have been published f...
View full detailsAn illustrated guide to Scottish geology and stone working methods based on the British Geological Survey Photographic Archive of selected building...
View full detailsA review of soiling and decay mechanisms that can result from previous stonecleaning and the suitability of a range of repair methods. Paperback, 9...
View full detailsThis Replacement Sandstone research report is based on an analysis of the records of the grant-aided restoration schemes supported by the former Ed...
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Technical Reference Series: Saracen Foundry volumes 1 & 2. This is the first of a number of Technical Reference books to be produced by the Tec...
View full detailsThis publication explains the chronological history of the design of shops in Scotland, gives a technical background to the elements and materials ...
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