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Scotland\u2019s Climate week starts on Monday 26 September and Scotland\u2019s \u2018Engine Shed\u2019 has produced a Short Guide about how to enhance and upgrade key aspects of a traditional building. These could provide protection against the elements.<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
The Engine Shed writes:<\/p>\n
Some traditional buildings may become less able to cope with changing weather patterns caused by climate change. This Short Guide<\/em> describes the key aspects of the external envelope of a traditional building that provide protection against the elements, and considers how these can be improved or adapted to increase a building\u2019s resilience to extreme weather events. It also considers the internal environment within older buildings, and how this can be managed to cope with changing environmental conditions….<\/p>\n For more guidance on building maintenance in a changing climate, explore the\u00a0Edinburgh Adapts Guide to Building Maintenance in a Changing Climate<\/a>. This guide gives practical advice to property owners on the impacts of climate change on traditional buildings and how to protect them against damage and decay.<\/p>\n