Dampness in BuildingsDampness is a major cause of building defects requiring millions of pounds of remedial work every year. This book provides guidance as to the sources of dampness, their diagnosis and appropriate curative treatment. |
Contents
Preface | 1 |
Dampness and Cement Lime and Plaster Products Bitumens | 19 |
Dampness and Wood | 44 |
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achieved additional aggregate applied areas barrier become blocks boards bricks brickwork building building materials calcium cause cavity cell cement chemical clay coating common concrete condensation construction contain corrosion damp-proof course dampness decay described develop durable effects especially external finish floor frame frost grain greater ground growth heat higher holes houses humidity important improve increase injection installed insulation internal joints less lime limestone lining loss lower masonry materials measures metal method moisture content mortar movement natural occur organic paint performance plaster pores possible practice preservative pressure prevent problems properties protection reduce relatively remedial removal render resistance result rising damp roof salts sand silicone situations solid solvent space stone strength structure surface temperature tiles timber timber frame treated treatment types usually ventilation wall water penetration water vapour waterproofing weather wood
References to this book
Earth Building: Methods and Materials, Repair and Conservation Laurence Keefe No preview available - 2005 |