Diagnosing Damp

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 : 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 : Ralph Burkinshaw
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 9781003003649
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Investigate Damp written by Ralph Burkinshaw and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-11 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The aim of this book is to take the reader by the hand and show them exactly how to carry out various inspection techniques to identify the causes of damp in buildings"--

Author : Ralph Burkinshaw
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000204138
Total Pages : 729 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Investigate Damp written by Ralph Burkinshaw and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-12-29 with total page 729 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this book is to take the reader by the hand and show them exactly how to carry out various inspection techniques to identify the causes of damp in buildings. This is achieved by taking them through a variety of investigation methods using real-life case studies illustrated by dozens of sketches, drawings and photographs – and considerable insight into how investigations can be conducted on site – and also including most importantly the Client’s input and perspective on a damp issue. Written in non-technical language by a leading expert and author on damp, the book begins by outlining the common types and phases of an investigation, the equipment required and the nature of potential remedial work. Case studies then cover condensation, penetrating damp, plumbing and roof leaks, below ground moisture and damp bridging – and some innovative remedies installed by the author himself. The final section contains step by step guidance on procedures such as using a humidity box, inspecting a cavity wall, using a damp meter and extracting and testing a plaster sample for salt content. The book is full of hints and tips developed over a career spent investigating, diagnosing and remediating damp issues and is essential reading for surveyors looking to improve their skills and knowledge of this often complex defect. The book will also be very useful for homeowners trying to self-diagnose, and architects, engineers and other professionals who need to gain insight into common problem caused by moisture imbalance in buildings.

Author : Brian J.B. Wood
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1405179678
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Building Maintenance written by Brian J.B. Wood and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-09-28 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maintaining a building is expensive: it costs many times more to run a building than to build it, yet maintenance is often accorded a low priority. Building Maintenance covers the technical aspects of maintenance for undergraduate students on built environment courses, particularly building surveying and facilities management. It addresses the major questions regarding maintenance activities and shows that maintenance should be considered seriously at the design stage. Extensive case studies illustrate what can go wrong, how to put matters right and how to get it right first time.

Author : Patrick Reddin
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317623894
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Inspecting and Diagnosing Disrepair written by Patrick Reddin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-12-14 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspecting and Diagnosing Disrepair provides housing officers, surveyors, landlords, tenants, lawyers and environmental health inspectors with the essential information they need to record, diagnose and remedy disrepair. Pat Reddin presents technical information methodically, including useful diagrams to help readers to develop an understanding of building materials and structures and to advise and take action on disrepair. The book is fully up to date with the latest legislation and is essential reading for environmental health professionals, surveyors and students alike.

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:

Author : Michael Tutton
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317742702
Total Pages : 481 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Windows written by Michael Tutton and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-06-11 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first and only reference volume covering the subject of windows in depth - no other book offers this wealth of practical detail. It is highly accessible, written for both the professional and interested layperson Written by a team of 15 experts - surveyors, structural engineers, craftsmen and conservators describing their own approaches to specific materials, problems and designs. It includes over 400 illustrations in colour and black and white, from a wide range of sources, including historic drawings, paintings, pattern books, textbooks, manufacturers' catalogues and contemporary and archive photographs. It is an invaluable asset for everyone involved with windows on a daily basis, combining the knowledge of leading historians and experts in the field of window conservation. The window is a familiar yet surprisingly complex feature, with a rich history that has not, up until now, been explored in any great depth. This encyclopaedic work is both a fascinating exploration of the history and development of the window, and a practical hands-on guide to their care and preservation. Part 1 covers the history of the window including the development in glass technology. It also provides an illustrated glossary of window types. Part 2 reviews the changes in policy and legislation and discusses structural issues, decay mechanisms and the current stringent performance standards and how they affect historic windows. Part 3 focuses on the materials used in the construction of windows and the craft of leaded glazing. It details the appropriate techniques for repair and conservation. Windows is fully illustrated in both colour and mono to include over 400 high quality illustrations.

Author : Roger Hunt
Publisher : Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN 13 : 0711281475
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Old House Handbook written by Roger Hunt and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books. This book was released on 2023-10-24 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Old House Handbook is a completely authoritative guide on how to look after your old house – whether Tudor, Georgian, Victorian or Edwardian – authorised by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.