There are many types of defects and deterioration which can occur in buildings. These range from structural to noise problems, from concrete to plumbing. It is therefore essential that the qualified practitioner is able to diagnose the fault and specify remedial treatment before more damage is caused. This book sets out the various problems in clearly defined chapters, each with its own introduction. There is also a chapter which guides the reader through the various health and safety problems which are likely to occur in buildings, and offers advice on topics ranging from combustion dangers to allergies. Finally, there is a section which gives information and advice on liability for faults.
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'Contains much to challenge current thinking.' ASI Journal
'A good starting point to develop a sound understanding of those building problems that they will frequently encounter.' Journal of Architectural Conservation July 2001 --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
'A good starting point to develop a sound understanding of those building problems that they will frequently encounter.' Journal of Architectural Conservation July 2001 --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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The purpose of this book is to assist architects, surveyors and engineers to recognise, diagnose and avoid problems in buildings, and to decide to obtain specialist assistance if appropriate. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
preferential wetting failure, structural heat loss, densified surface, microporous stone, glass fibre insulation quilt, interstitial condensation problems, rising dampness, crystallisation damage, spalling damage, cavity fill insulation, external surface resistance, glass fibre quilt, organic solvent preservatives, cementing matrix, severe dampness, sarking felt, masonry deterioration, ventilation heat loss, breather paper, moisture content fluctuations, internal surface resistance, penetrating dampness, fibre saturation point, sulphate attack, tricalcium aluminate content Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
British Isles, Common Furniture, British Standard, Building Regulations, Death Watch, Knot Area Ratio, House Longhorn, Powder Post, Remedial Treatment of Buildings, York Minster, Channel Islands, Building Research Digest, Building Research Establishment Digest, Lincoln Cathedral, New Zealand, North America New!
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The purpose of this book is to assist architects, surveyors and engineers to recognise, diagnose and avoid problems in buildings, and to decide to obtain specialist assistance if appropriate. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
preferential wetting failure, structural heat loss, densified surface, microporous stone, glass fibre insulation quilt, interstitial condensation problems, rising dampness, crystallisation damage, spalling damage, cavity fill insulation, external surface resistance, glass fibre quilt, organic solvent preservatives, cementing matrix, severe dampness, sarking felt, masonry deterioration, ventilation heat loss, breather paper, moisture content fluctuations, internal surface resistance, penetrating dampness, fibre saturation point, sulphate attack, tricalcium aluminate content Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
British Isles, Common Furniture, British Standard, Building Regulations, Death Watch, Knot Area Ratio, House Longhorn, Powder Post, Remedial Treatment of Buildings, York Minster, Channel Islands, Building Research Digest, Building Research Establishment Digest, Lincoln Cathedral, New Zealand, North America New!
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