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Dr Moses Jenkins is a Project Manager at HES. He is the author of a number of technical advice documents, including the HES Guide to Energy Retrofit and the book Survey and Assessment of Traditionally Constructed Brickwork.

Posts by Moses Jenkins

A row of traditional sandstone tenements with rows of sash and case windows and carve stone detailing above and around the windows.
Maintenance

Is your home winter ready? Top tips for Maintenance Week

Tuesday 12 November 2024

Traditional building maintenance expert Moses Jenkins provides tips and advice for preparing your traditional building for the winter.

The top four storeys of an abandoned brick factory building. Each floor has six windows, many of which have broken or missing glass, and there is a metal fire escape on the other side.
Materials

Discover Scotland’s Historic Bricks and Tiles

Tuesday 28 May 2024

Scotland has a rich heritage of traditionally constructed brickwork and tiles. In this blog. our Project Manager Dr Moses Jenkins details them and reveals how best to maintain them.

An aerial view of a city with many buildings and high-rise blocks of flats in the background. In the foreground is a large Gothic cathedral and a graveyard.
Sustainability

What are Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategies (LHEES)?

Friday 17 May 2024

Our Project Manager, Dr Moses Jenkins, explains what LHEES are with regards to historic and traditional buildings and why our newly-published document is important for those working with them.

A mouldy wall inside a hallway
Maintenance

What is condensation and how to prevent it in older buildings?

Tuesday 29 November 2022

Condensation can be a problem in Scotland’s homes over winter, but with the energy crisis causing many people to turn off or turn down their heating, condensation will likely be more of a problem this winter. Moses Jenkins explains what condensation is and shares some low cost tips on keeping yourself and your home healthy if you're turning down that thermostat.

A building made up of pink, red, cream and white bricks in many different patterns
Materials

Scotland’s beautiful brick buildings

Friday 15 October 2021

From the highest tower in Dundee to Bute's incredible Victorian glazed brick toilets, we explore Scotland's skillfully crafted brick buildings.

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The Engine Shed is accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and National Open College Network (NOCN). The Engine Shed was supported by a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to share knowledge of traditional building materials, develop skills and raise standards in conservation for traditional buildings.

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