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06 February 2012

Church Buildings Maintenance in Scotland

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Maintenance Articles
       Introduction
       Topic 1: Types of Church Building
          Architectural Styles
          Traditional Buildings
          Traditional Buildings - Gables and Plans
          Traditional Buildings - Towers
          Traditional Buildings - Aisles and Transepts
          Non-Traditional Buildings
          Non-Traditional Buildings - Roofs
          Non-Traditional Buildings - Polygonal
          Non-Traditional Buildings - Detached Bell Towers
          Non-Traditional Buildings - Laminated Timber Frame
          Types of Church Building - Conclusion
       Topic 2: Church Building Fabrics and Features
          Concrete
          Glazing and Decorative Glass
          Timber
          Roofs and Roof Drainage
          Walls
          Window and Door Openings
       Topic 3: Inspecting your Building Fabric
          Routine Inspections
          Cyclical Inspections
          5-Yearly Maintenance Tasks
          Church Interior Maintenance
       Topic 4: Reference Notes
          Employing Tradesmen and Contractors
          Top Tips
          Professional Help
          Working at Height
       Topic 5: Maintaining the Interior of your Church

Toolkits
       Toolkit 1: Glossary
       Toolkit 2: FAQs
       Toolkit 3: Case Studies
          Kilninver Church by Oban Argyll
          Roof collapse at St John's, Girvan
          St Ninian's window repairs
       Toolkit 4: Glossary of Problems

Resources and Discussion
       Resource 1: INFORM Church CD-ROM
       Resource 2: Document Downloads
       Resource 3: Discussion Forum

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Toolkit 2: Frequently Asked Questions

Answers are given in good faith and are not professional advice. Seek specific guidance for your building's problems.

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Registered users may ask questions relevant to the maintenance of church buildings in Scotland - we do not provide assessment of individual problems. If we are able to answer your question, you will receive an email when the answer is published.

Answers are given in good faith and are not professional advice. Seek specific guidance for your building's problems.

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Scotland

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Episcopal
Church

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Church
of
Scotland

Bishops' Conference
of
Scotland

The Scottish
Episcopal
Church

This project is supported and joint-funded by the above organisations

Order your copy of the INFORM church here

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Q1.Can we replace cast iron rainwater goods with Upvc?

Q2.Are bird guards/wire balloons worth it -- they block up with leaves?

Q3.Should we fit some safety harness anchor bolts for the roofer to carry...

Q4.What does nail sickness look like?

Q5.What can we do about lead flashings that lift up in the wind?

Q6.Can we block up roof ventilators? They let in rain sometimes.

Q7.How do we get salt staining off stone or brick?

Q8.Is silicone treatment a good idea for walls with damp penetration?

Q9.Can we get new Scots slates?

Q10.What can we do with stone that is crumbling/eroding as sand?

Q11.And if the whole wall is suffering from stone/bricks that are spalling...

Q12.Can we repair a crack in the render or do we need to replace it over t...

Q13.How do we decorate over distemper?

Q14.How do we cover stains in paintwork?

Q15.What is the best paint for woodwork to avoid peeling?

Q16.How can we get paint off stone successfully?

Q17.How can we stop draughts from wall vents?

Q18.How can we stop damp affecting interior church walls?

Q19.Do we need to have fire exit signs and emergency lighting in the churc...

Q20.Do we need to provide disabled access to the raised chancel area?

Q21.How often should we get the electrics/gas heaters tested?

Q22.Where do we find a specialist to look at our clock or bell?

Q23.Do we need a lightning conductor?

Q24.What is the best way to protect our stained glass from vandals?

Q25.Where do we find someone to repair or clean the stained glass?Can we c...

Q26.Hi,we have a problem with efforvescent staining on an inside wall.The ...

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