The author presents a comprehensive treatment of control principles and design methods for moisture control in buildings. The text addresses the physical nature of rain, snow, ice and vapour behaviour, as well as the variations in climate and its effects on the durability of building materials.
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Discover NEW TECHNIQUES for PROTECTING any BUILDING against MOISTURE PROBLEMS. Don't miss this opportunity to learn the basic principles and detailed design methods for thermal and moisture protection in buildings. This authoritative manual takes you through the forces of rain, snow, ice, and vapor...explains variations in macro and micro climate...analyzes weather exposure and risk...discusses the durability of various building materials...and applies theory to practice with hundreds of detail drawings. Extensively illustrated by the author, this reference will give you the information and skills needed to: fully understand heat flow and insulation, the mechanisms of water penetration, and summer or winter vapor condensation; apply the latest design, specification, construction, and testing methods for effective thermal and moisture protection; select appropriate roofing, waterproofing, and cladding details for any project in any exposure; utilize the best joint sealants and protective coatings to guard against moisture problems; get fast access to applicable ASTM standards. Whether you're an architect, engineer, contractor, or building owner, this manual is now your best tool for achieving optimal thermal and moisture control in a wide range of building types--and for mastering the why's and how's of good practice.
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This review is from: Thermal and Moisture Protection Manual (Hardcover)
This book has been a great help in my practice. Good, practical details on envelope systems, but would like to see more wall details (especially on EIFS and stucco). Conceptual approach helps me design buildings with confidence that they won't leak.
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not a good reference book,
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This review is from: Thermal and Moisture Protection Manual (Hardcover)
This book is full of information with diagrams and drawings scattered throughout the text. There are graphs and calculations that are presented in each chapter for the various loads and gradients that can be calculated. But, Good Luck finding anything! The book is extremely vague and should merely be used as a reading book if you're bored and really enjoy learning about building envelopes. BUt if you need to look up an equation or theory, don't turn to the index, it won't be listed there along with the numerous other omissions that aren't listed which made this book incredible hard to use and reference.
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An essential guide to a watertight building envelope,
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This review is from: Thermal and Moisture Protection Manual (Hardcover)
Creating a proper building envelope requires a thorough understanding of the thermal, vapor transmission and water barrier properties of each element of the envelope and an equal understanding of how these elements work together. Christine Beall's knowledge of these subjects is both broad and deep, while her presentation of her knowledge is is clear and concise. I have over 50 years of experience building large structures and I still find myself referring back to this book to refresh my memory or clarify a point relative to a specific situation on a project. A construction library can have many books and a variety of reference materials but it would not be complete if it did not include this book.
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Climate once played as much a part in determining the shape and form of buildings as culture. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Waterproofing Manual, Moisture Control Handbook, National Research Council of Canada, Separate Wearing Course, Handbook of Fundamentals, Cold Liquid Applied Elastomeric Waterproofing Membrane, Climatic Building Design, Roofs That Work, Acrylic Flat, Aluminum Curtain Wall Design Guide Manual, Division of Building Research, Tech Note, American Plywood Association, Brick Institute of America, Commerce Park Drive, Construction Principles, Difficult Sealant Joints, Good Excellent, Granular Fill Under Concrete Slabs, Shrinkage Concrete, Fenestration Sealants Guide Manual, Integral Wearing Surface, Interior None, Paint Handbook New!
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Climate once played as much a part in determining the shape and form of buildings as culture. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Waterproofing Manual, Moisture Control Handbook, National Research Council of Canada, Separate Wearing Course, Handbook of Fundamentals, Cold Liquid Applied Elastomeric Waterproofing Membrane, Climatic Building Design, Roofs That Work, Acrylic Flat, Aluminum Curtain Wall Design Guide Manual, Division of Building Research, Tech Note, American Plywood Association, Brick Institute of America, Commerce Park Drive, Construction Principles, Difficult Sealant Joints, Good Excellent, Granular Fill Under Concrete Slabs, Shrinkage Concrete, Fenestration Sealants Guide Manual, Integral Wearing Surface, Interior None, Paint Handbook New!
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- Masonry Design and Detailing by Christine Beall on 10 pages
- Paint Handbook by Guy Weismantel on 4 pages
- Construction Principles, Materials, and Methods by H. Leslie Simmons on 4 pages
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (3rd Edition) by Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Architectural Materials for Construction by Harold J. Rosen on page 227, and Back Matter
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- Masonry and Concrete by Christine Beall on 10 pages
- Construction Principles, Materials, and Methods by H. Leslie Simmons on page 606, and page 607
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