B. Richardson
Taylor & Francis | 041925210X | 2001 | PDF | 224 pages | 9 Mb
DESCRIPTION
A professional reference designed to assist surveyors, engineers, architects and contractors in diagnosing existing problems and avoiding them in new buildings. Fully revised and updated, this edition, in new clearer format, covers developments in building defects, and problems such as sick building syndrome. Well liked for its mixture of theory and practice the new edition will complement Hinks and Cook's student textbook on defects at the practitioner level.
LIST OF CONTENT
1 Defects and deterioration 1
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Legal aspects 1
1.3 Investigations 5
1.4 Reports 8
2 Structural problems 10
2.1 Introduction 10
2.2 Structural failures 10
2.3 Structural movement 12
3 Thermal problems 15
3.1 Introduction 15
3.2 Structural heat loss 16
3.3 Ventilation heat loss 30
3.4 Economic factors 31
3.5 Thermal movement 33
4 Moisture problems 35
4.1 Introduction 35
4.2 Moisture content fluctuations 35
4.3 Frost damage 42
4.4 Chemical damage 44
4.5 Metal corrosion 47
4.6 Leaks and floods 52
4.7 Condensation 56
4.8 Penetrating dampness 58
4.9 Rising dampness 61
4.10 Hygroscopic salts 61
4.11 Damp-proofing treatment 62
5 Noise problems 71
5.1 Introduction 71
5.2 Noise within buildings 73
5.3 Wind noise 75
5.4 Traffic noise 75
6 Wood problems 78
6.1 Introduction 78
6.2 Wood grading 78
6.3 Moisture content 81
6.4 Fungal infections 86
6.5 Insect infestations 91
6.6 Chemical damage 98
6.7 Wood preservation 98
7 Masonry problems 105
7.1 Introduction 105
7.2 Stone masonry 106
7.3 Brickwork and blockwork 109
7.4 Mortar and render 111
7.5 Cast stone masonry 113
7.6 Biological damage 115
7.7 Cleaning and treatment 117
8 Concrete problems 120
8.1 Introduction 120
8.2 Mix design 120
8.3 Carbonation 121
8.4 Aggregate 122
8.5 Reinforcement 123
8.6 Chemical damage 124
9 Coating problems 126
9.1 Introduction 126
9.2 Wood coatings 126
9.3 Metal coatings 128
9.4 Masonry coatings 129
9.5 Roof coatings 131
10 Foundation problems 133
10.1 Introduction 133
10.2 Settlement and subsidence 133
10.3 Tree root damage 134
11 Wall problems 136
11.1 Introduction 136
11.2 Masonry 136
11.3 Render, plaster and tiles 138
11.4 Timber frame 141
11.5 Wall cavities 143
11.6 Movement 144
12 Window problems 145
12.1 Introduction 145
12.2 Glazing 145
12.3 Frames 148
12.4 Patent glazing 149
12.5 Winding gear 150
13 Roof problems 151
13.1 Introduction 151
13.2 Roof coverings 151
13.3 Insulation 154
13.4 Pitched roofs 156
13.5 Flat roofs 157
14 Floor problems 159
14.1 Introduction 159
14.2 Solid floors 159
14.3 Suspended floors 161
15 Combustion problems 163
15.1 Introduction 163
15.2 Combustion air 163
15.3 Flue defects and deterioration 164
16 Plumbing problems 166
16.1 Introduction 166
16.2 Hard and soft water 166
16.3 Metal corrosion 167
16.4 Drains 167
17 External problems 169
17.1 Introduction 169
17.2 Trees 169
17.3 Paving and tarmacadam 169
17.4 Fencing 170
18 Health and safety problems 172
18.1 Introduction 172
18.2 Ventilation 172
18.3 Accidental fire dangers 173
18.4 Methane dangers 174
18.5 Legionnaires’ disease 176
18.6 Allergies 176
18.7 Arsenic dangers 177
18.8 Radon dangers 179
18.9 Asbestos dangers 183
18.10 Sick building syndrome 184
PLATES 187
References and further reading 199
Index 201
EDITORIAL REVIEW
A good starting point to develop a sound understanding of those building problems that they will frequently encounter. Journal of Architectural Conservation July 2001
`...a good starting point to develop a sound understanding of those building problems that they will frequently encounter.' -Journal of Architectural Conservation July 2001
'All readers will likely learn a thing or two from this book' -Suzann D.Turner, APT Bulletin
`... Contains much to challenge current thinking...' -ASI Journal
Contains much to challenge current thinking. ASI Journal
Taylor & Francis | 041925210X | 2001 | PDF | 224 pages | 9 Mb
DESCRIPTION
A professional reference designed to assist surveyors, engineers, architects and contractors in diagnosing existing problems and avoiding them in new buildings. Fully revised and updated, this edition, in new clearer format, covers developments in building defects, and problems such as sick building syndrome. Well liked for its mixture of theory and practice the new edition will complement Hinks and Cook's student textbook on defects at the practitioner level.
LIST OF CONTENT
1 Defects and deterioration 1
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Legal aspects 1
1.3 Investigations 5
1.4 Reports 8
2 Structural problems 10
2.1 Introduction 10
2.2 Structural failures 10
2.3 Structural movement 12
3 Thermal problems 15
3.1 Introduction 15
3.2 Structural heat loss 16
3.3 Ventilation heat loss 30
3.4 Economic factors 31
3.5 Thermal movement 33
4 Moisture problems 35
4.1 Introduction 35
4.2 Moisture content fluctuations 35
4.3 Frost damage 42
4.4 Chemical damage 44
4.5 Metal corrosion 47
4.6 Leaks and floods 52
4.7 Condensation 56
4.8 Penetrating dampness 58
4.9 Rising dampness 61
4.10 Hygroscopic salts 61
4.11 Damp-proofing treatment 62
5 Noise problems 71
5.1 Introduction 71
5.2 Noise within buildings 73
5.3 Wind noise 75
5.4 Traffic noise 75
6 Wood problems 78
6.1 Introduction 78
6.2 Wood grading 78
6.3 Moisture content 81
6.4 Fungal infections 86
6.5 Insect infestations 91
6.6 Chemical damage 98
6.7 Wood preservation 98
7 Masonry problems 105
7.1 Introduction 105
7.2 Stone masonry 106
7.3 Brickwork and blockwork 109
7.4 Mortar and render 111
7.5 Cast stone masonry 113
7.6 Biological damage 115
7.7 Cleaning and treatment 117
8 Concrete problems 120
8.1 Introduction 120
8.2 Mix design 120
8.3 Carbonation 121
8.4 Aggregate 122
8.5 Reinforcement 123
8.6 Chemical damage 124
9 Coating problems 126
9.1 Introduction 126
9.2 Wood coatings 126
9.3 Metal coatings 128
9.4 Masonry coatings 129
9.5 Roof coatings 131
10 Foundation problems 133
10.1 Introduction 133
10.2 Settlement and subsidence 133
10.3 Tree root damage 134
11 Wall problems 136
11.1 Introduction 136
11.2 Masonry 136
11.3 Render, plaster and tiles 138
11.4 Timber frame 141
11.5 Wall cavities 143
11.6 Movement 144
12 Window problems 145
12.1 Introduction 145
12.2 Glazing 145
12.3 Frames 148
12.4 Patent glazing 149
12.5 Winding gear 150
13 Roof problems 151
13.1 Introduction 151
13.2 Roof coverings 151
13.3 Insulation 154
13.4 Pitched roofs 156
13.5 Flat roofs 157
14 Floor problems 159
14.1 Introduction 159
14.2 Solid floors 159
14.3 Suspended floors 161
15 Combustion problems 163
15.1 Introduction 163
15.2 Combustion air 163
15.3 Flue defects and deterioration 164
16 Plumbing problems 166
16.1 Introduction 166
16.2 Hard and soft water 166
16.3 Metal corrosion 167
16.4 Drains 167
17 External problems 169
17.1 Introduction 169
17.2 Trees 169
17.3 Paving and tarmacadam 169
17.4 Fencing 170
18 Health and safety problems 172
18.1 Introduction 172
18.2 Ventilation 172
18.3 Accidental fire dangers 173
18.4 Methane dangers 174
18.5 Legionnaires’ disease 176
18.6 Allergies 176
18.7 Arsenic dangers 177
18.8 Radon dangers 179
18.9 Asbestos dangers 183
18.10 Sick building syndrome 184
PLATES 187
References and further reading 199
Index 201
EDITORIAL REVIEW
A good starting point to develop a sound understanding of those building problems that they will frequently encounter. Journal of Architectural Conservation July 2001
`...a good starting point to develop a sound understanding of those building problems that they will frequently encounter.' -Journal of Architectural Conservation July 2001
'All readers will likely learn a thing or two from this book' -Suzann D.Turner, APT Bulletin
`... Contains much to challenge current thinking...' -ASI Journal
Contains much to challenge current thinking. ASI Journal
