Dampness In Buildings

Author : E G Gobert
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135386544
Total Pages : 139 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dampness in Buildings written by E G Gobert and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309091934
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Damp Indoor Spaces and Health written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2004-10-01 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Peter Trotman
Publisher : Bre Press
ISBN 13 : 9781860816864
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.6X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Dampness written by Peter Trotman and published by Bre Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With an emphasis on existing buildings and some coverage of the design of new build, this book lists the causes of dampness, explores its effects and provides advice on remedial measures.

Author : Alan Oliver
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 13 : 9780632040858
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dampness in Buildings written by Alan Oliver and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1997-01-30 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book considers the performance of the main building elements in relation to moisture exclusion and looks in detail at condensation and rising dampness. A chapter on diagnosis includes a checklist of likely causes. The new edition includes more material on several topics, including dampness in masonry, problems arising from modern construction techniques, new materials, material incompatibility, and the difficulties associated with assessing dampness in buildings.

Author : Ralph Burkinshaw
Publisher : RICS Books
ISBN 13 : 9781842190975
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Diagnosing Damp written by Ralph Burkinshaw and published by RICS Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Alan C. Oliver
Publisher : Nichols Publishing Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dampness in Buildings written by Alan C. Oliver and published by Nichols Publishing Company. This book was released on 1988 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book considers the performance of the main building elements in relation to moisture exclusion and looks in detail at condensation and rising damp. A

Author : Giovanni Massari
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789290771111
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Damp Buildings, Old and New written by Giovanni Massari and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Adolf Wilhelm Keim
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Prevention of Dampness in Buildings written by Adolf Wilhelm Keim and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : William B. Rose
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471468509
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Water in Buildings written by William B. Rose and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-04-07 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide to understanding and managing the effects of water on buildings Water in Buildings: An Architect's Guide to Moisture and Mold is a detailed and highly useful reference to help architects and other design professionals create dry, healthy environments, without jeopardizing a project with poor liability management. Much more than a book of "quick fixes," this practical guide illuminates an essential understanding of the "whys" of moisture problems, including valuable information on how water behaves and how its performance can be anticipated and managed in building design. With a special emphasis on water's role in creating mold, an issue of growing concern and liability, Water in Buildings offers the most up-to-date information on rainwater management, below-grade water management, foundations, wall and roof construction, mechanical systems, moisture, and much more! Providing authoritative guidance to designers and builders, this definitive guide features: * Clear explanations of how water interacts with building materials and equipment * An in-depth exploration of the paths of leaks * Numerous case studies on such well-known structures as Mount Vernon, Independence Hall, and Wingspan (Frank Lloyd Wright) * Numerous descriptive drawings and photographs

Author : Jeff Howell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780953455720
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Rising Damp Myth written by Jeff Howell and published by . This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: