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TECHNICAL ADVICE NOTES (TANS)
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Title Description Information
TAN 1 Preparation and
Use of Lime Mortars
(revised 2005)
A guide to the principles underlying the use of lime mortars
in re-pointing and masonry consolidation including advice
on materials, specification and site practice.
76pp, A4, 2003 (PB),
ISBN 1 903570 42 5
£6.00
TAN 2 Conservation of
Plasterwork (revised 2002)
An account of the types of plaster found in Scottish
traditional buildings with advice on conservation, repair
a restoration methods and specification.
44pp, A4, 2002 (PB),
ISBN 1 903570 41 7
£6.00
TAN 4 Thatch and
Thatching Techniques
An illustrated guide to Scottish thatching traditions,
demonstrating the diversity of materials used and offering
advice on conservation, maintenance and repair.
84pp, A4, 1996 (PB),
ISBN 0 9517989 7 9
£6.00
TAN 5 The Hebridean
Blackhouse
A case study of the blackhouse at 42 Arnol, Lewis, its
materials, construction and maintenance.
34pp, A4, 1996 (PB),
ISBN 1 900168 16 2
£6.00
TAN 6 Earth Structures and
Construction in Scotland
A guide to the recognition and conservation of earth
technology in Scottish buildings.
128pp, A4, 1996 (PB),
ISBN 1 900168 22 7
£6.00
TAN 7 Access to the Built
Heritage
Advice and information on improving access for visitors with
disabilities to historic buildings and monuments
open to the public.
51pp, A4, 1996 (PB),
ISBN 1 900168 23 5
£6.00
TAN 8 The Historic Scotland
Guide to International
Conservation Charters
Comprehensive analysis of over 70 international statements
of conservation principles.
OUT OF PRINT
PDF available on request
96pp, A4, 1997 (PB),
ISBN 1 900168 24 3
£6.00
TAN 9 Stonecleaning of
Granite Buildings
Advice on the soiling, decay and cleaning of granite buildings
and related testing, specification and execution of the work.
52pp, 1997 (PB),
ISBN 1 900168 39 1
£6.00
TAN 10 Biological Growths
on Sandstone Buildings:
Control and Treatment
Guidance on the effect of biological growths on sandstone
structures and the feasibility of their removal, with advice on
appropriate methods of control.
48pp, A4, 1998 (PB),
ISBN 1 900168 40 5
£6.00
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