Construction Waterproofing Handbook [Hardcover]

Michael T. Kubal (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 2, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0071351620 | ISBN-13: 978-0071351621 | Edition: 1

Select and install the right waterproofing system...the right way...every time.

Michael T. Kubal's Construction Waterproofing Handbook is an all-inclusive, project-simplifying guide for waterproofing and construction professionals. This comprehensive answer-packed resource is loaded with the up-to-date, clearly-defined information you need on every project, including work on the building envelope, below-grade, above-grade, and remedial waterproofing. You get information on materials, including:

Quality, maintenance and warranties
Sealants
Admixtures and expansion joints
Testing, leak investigation and detection
Safety issues
And more

You'll find:
*Well-illustrated installation procedures
*Detail plans and specifications
*Inspection techniques and checklist
*and much, much more

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About the Author

Michael T. Kubal (Charlotte, NC) is Chief Operating Officer, A. J. Jones Construction Company. Extensive experience in project management on multimillion dollar building projects and as a supervisor of renovations and historic restorations. He is the author of Waterproofing the Building Envelope and Engineered Quality in Construction published by McGraw-Hill.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 544 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (December 2, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071351620
• ISBN-13: 978-0071351621
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.7 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,466,743 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not for all building types, February 12, 2002

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This review is from: Construction Waterproofing Handbook (Hardcover)

This book does not contain much information on wood-framed buildings. It focuses primarily on concrete and masonry structures, with some information on EIFS systems. As an architect, I bought the book as a resource for drawing construction details. I found that the index was hard to use (sparse) and it was difficult to find specific information on certain building transitions (window flashings, for example). I'm sure the book would be helpful to someone looking for information on large-scale commercial waterproofing solutions, or in-depth discussions regarding sealants. I needed a book that was a bit broader in scope.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS A MUST BUY!, August 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Construction Waterproofing Handbook (Hardcover)

This book could make a waterproofing expert out of anyone! It offers complete and detailed information on every imaginable topic about waterproofing, restoration and even testing for leaks. The best part about the book's structure is that it provides answers and information for the simplest to the most difficult of waterproofing situations. The author has made great use of details from manufacturer's detail drawings and job site photographs to explain how to properly install and inspect waterproofing systems. I got to this page through his web site that even lets you ask questions if the book hasn't answered them - what a GREAT IDEA!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Resource, March 23, 2000

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rick walsh (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Construction Waterproofing Handbook (Hardcover)

This is the first book that offers a complete guide to any waterproofing related subject. Even better it offers a great chapter on finding and resolving leaks when they occcur. THIS CHAPTER IS WORTH THE PRICE OF THE BOOK ITSELF! Anybody in the design, engineering or construciton fields needs this book on their bookshelf. Finally somebody has got this subject right!