Damp Buildings, Old and New

Damp Buildings, Old and New
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 305
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ISBN-10 : 9290771119
ISBN-13 : 9789290771111
Rating : 4/5 (19 Downloads)

Synopsis Damp Buildings, Old and New by : Giovanni Massari

Dampness in Buildings

Dampness in Buildings
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 139
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ISBN-10 : 9781135386542
ISBN-13 : 1135386544
Rating : 4/5 (42 Downloads)

Synopsis Dampness in Buildings by : E G Gobert

This book explains the nature of dampness in buildings, how to diagnose a dampness problem before it gets out of hand and how to deal with it. It covers the problems of rising dampness and condensation (and how to distinguish them), which are generally not fully understood, even by many professional surveyors. The book stresses the need to use a moisture meter to obtain reliable and comprehensive information. Dampness in Buildings will be of immediate practical use to surveyors, architects, builders, housing managers and health inspectors. It will be equally valuable to house owners and potential purchasers.

Damp Indoor Spaces and Health

Damp Indoor Spaces and Health
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Publisher : National Academies Press
Total Pages : 369
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ISBN-10 : 9780309091930
ISBN-13 : 0309091934
Rating : 4/5 (30 Downloads)

Synopsis Damp Indoor Spaces and Health by : Institute of Medicine

Almost all homes, apartments, and commercial buildings will experience leaks, flooding, or other forms of excessive indoor dampness at some point. Not only is excessive dampness a health problem by itself, it also contributes to several other potentially problematic types of situations. Molds and other microbial agents favor damp indoor environments, and excess moisture may initiate the release of chemical emissions from damaged building materials and furnishings. This new book from the Institute of Medicine examines the health impact of exposures resulting from damp indoor environments and offers recommendations for public health interventions. Damp Indoor Spaces and Health covers a broad range of topics. The book not only examines the relationship between damp or moldy indoor environments and adverse health outcomes but also discusses how and where buildings get wet, how dampness influences microbial growth and chemical emissions, ways to prevent and remediate dampness, and elements of a public health response to the issues. A comprehensive literature review finds sufficient evidence of an association between damp indoor environments and some upper respiratory tract symptoms, coughing, wheezing, and asthma symptoms in sensitized persons. This important book will be of interest to a wide-ranging audience of science, health, engineering, and building professionals, government officials, and members of the public.

Salt Attack And Rising Damp

Salt Attack And Rising Damp
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Total Pages :
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ISBN-10 : OCLC:1061504730
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Rating : 4/5 (30 Downloads)

Synopsis Salt Attack And Rising Damp by : David Young

The Rising Damp Myth

The Rising Damp Myth
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0953455726
ISBN-13 : 9780953455720
Rating : 4/5 (26 Downloads)

Synopsis The Rising Damp Myth by : Jeff Howell

Diagnosing Damp

Diagnosing Damp
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Publisher : RICS Books
Total Pages : 258
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ISBN-10 : 1842190970
ISBN-13 : 9781842190975
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis Diagnosing Damp by : Ralph Burkinshaw

Diagnosing damp takes the surveyor through the necessary techniques for undertaking a thorough examination of a building for dampness and to understand the limitations imposed at each level of investigation.

Practical Building Conservation

Practical Building Conservation
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Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Total Pages : 660
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ISBN-10 : 0754645592
ISBN-13 : 9780754645597
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis Practical Building Conservation by : Alison Henry

Mortars, Renders and Plasters provides a broad perspective of contemporaryconservation theory and practice not otherwise found in one publication, describing the history,physical properties, and deterioration of these important materials. Methods of assessing condition and evaluating options for treatment and repair are discussed, together with a range of practical conservation techniques and maintenance strategies.

Timber Decay in Buildings

Timber Decay in Buildings
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 257
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ISBN-10 : 9781136739897
ISBN-13 : 1136739890
Rating : 4/5 (97 Downloads)

Synopsis Timber Decay in Buildings by : Brian Ridout

This is the first book to tackle all the issues relating to timber decay. It presents the facts and explores timber decay problems through case studies. These are illustrated with clear self-explanatory photographs for the reader to use as a diagnostic aid. Section 1 discusses timber as a living material, Section 2 deals with decay organisms and their habitat requirements. Section 3 moves on to the building as an environment for timber and discusses the ways in which wood responds to moisture change. Section 4 ends with an approach to timber decay which integrates knowledge on the decay organism, its requirements and natural predators with appropriate and targeted chemical treatments.

Conservation of Historic Buildings and Their Contents

Conservation of Historic Buildings and Their Contents
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 167
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ISBN-10 : 9781317705048
ISBN-13 : 1317705041
Rating : 4/5 (48 Downloads)

Synopsis Conservation of Historic Buildings and Their Contents by : David Watt

The conference entitled 'Where Conservation Meets Conservation', held at De Montfort University, Leicester on 9 September 2002 provided the opportunity to explore the interface between historic buildings and their contents by recognizing the interrelationships between architectural and object conservation. Within this, consideration was given to the role of conservation science and technology in achieving appropriate and sustainable solutions. The emphasis of the conference was on raising awareness at a practical interdisciplinary level and providing a platform for sharing knowledge and experience.

Building Adaptation

Building Adaptation
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 673
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ISBN-10 : 9780750666671
ISBN-13 : 0750666676
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

Synopsis Building Adaptation by : James Douglas

Introduction; Feasibility; Principles of Building Conversion; Adaptive fuses; Lateral extensions; Vertical extensions; Structural alterations; Principles of refurbishment; Further aspects of refurbishment; Sustainable adaptation; Implementation; Appendices.