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Author : Ralph Burkinshaw,Mike Parrett
Publisher : RICS Books
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1842190970
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 : Ralph Burkinshaw
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 729 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-29
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781000204131
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
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2009-09-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781405179676
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
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317623892
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 : Ralph Burkinshaw
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1003003648
"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 : Michael Tutton,Elizabeth Hirst,Hentie Louw,Jill Pearce
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-11
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781317742708
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 : E G Gobert,T A Oxley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781135386542
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 : James Douglas,Bill Ransom
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2007-05-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781134197934
This third edition of Bill Ransom's classic short textbook provides a solid introduction to the study of defects in buildings and, in consequence, to good practice in conservation and repair. Building failures continue to occur despite continuing experience and growing knowledge in the industry; they may even be on the increase due to cost-cutting measures, the inadequate testing of innovative products and techniques, a lack of maintenance, and user abuse and misuse. New material includes an outline of the principles of building pathology; new sections on deterioration mechanisms, service life prediction and dampness investigation. Complete with a handy glossary and bibliography, practitioners and students will find this an excellent source of guidance and information for investigating and avoiding building failures.
Author : Roger Hunt,Marianne Suhr
Publisher : Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2023-10-24
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780711281479
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.
Author : Yashwant V. Pathak,Ali M. Ardekani
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781498765121
Genomics and related areas of research have contributed greatly to the understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying diet–disease relationships. In the past decade, the evidence has become stronger for a direct link between genome/epigenome damage and increased risk for adverse health outcomes. It is now exceedingly clear that micronutrients are critical as cofactors for many cellular functions, including DNA repair enzymes, methylation of CpG sequences, DNA oxidation, and/or uracil incorporation into DNA. Nutrigenomics and Nutraceuticals: Clinical Relevance and Disease Prevention brings new perspectives on disease prevention strategy based on the genomic knowledge and nutraceuticals of an individual and the diet he or she receives. This book discusses the integration and application of genetic and genomics technology into nutrition research and paves the way for the development of nutrition research programs that are aimed at the prevention and control of chronic disease through genomics-based nutritional interventions. In this book, the editors bring together a wide spectrum of nutritional scientists worldwide to contribute to the growing knowledge in the field of nutrigenomics and nutraceuticals.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Cultural property
ISBN : IND:30000046850586
Author : Construction Research Communications Limited
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 4 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Dampness in buildings
ISBN : 1860811159
Dampness of one sort or another is the most common problem in housing. It results in visible wetting of walls, ceilings and floors, blistering paint, bulging plaster, mould on surfaces and fabrics, and sulfate attack on brickwork. It can also lead to less obvious problems - thermal insulation is reduced in effectiveness, or brickwork cracks because metal components embedded in it have corroded. As with all repair work, the first step to solving any damp-related problem is to diagnose the cause correctly. This guide is the first of a short series. Future titles will cover in more detail specific remedial treatment for the principal causes of dampness.
Author : Committee on Damp Indoor Spaces and Health
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2004-08-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309133395
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 : Yashwant Pathak
Publisher : Springer
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789811075063
This book evaluates trends arising in “-Omics” sciences in terms of their current and potential future application to therapeutic design and understanding of disease. Chapters consider the impact of pharmacogenomics and bioinformatics on drug development, as well as trends in genomics, as applied to understanding of neurodegenerative and lung disease, psychiatry and oncology. Following the genome studies released in early part of this century, the advent of the -Omics sciences (genomics and pharmacogenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, transcriptomics) has seen the expansion of a vast knowledgebase with utility in preventing and treating disease, and improving health for all. Bioinformatics and improved pharmacogenetic understanding forge a path for improved drug discovery and design methods accounting for differences in delivery and disposition across populations.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015058760235
