Building defects still continue to plague the construction
industry. The lessons learned over the last forty years have not
been fully applied. Many new or refurbished buildings still leak or
crack. Lack of awareness by designers and installers as to the main
mechanisms that trigger such failures remains a problem for the
industry. Investigating and rectifying building failures form a
major part of building surveyors' bread and butter work. This book
provides guidance on this work for typical residential, commercial
and industrial buildings - with advice on how to diagnose a wide
range of defects with an emphasis on evidence based practice
throughout. It considers both modern and older construction
methods, together with new and traditional materials. The
particular problems of alteration and renovation work are also
discussed. The first four chapters provide information and guidance
on the methodology for investigating failures - how to prepare for
and conduct an investigation into a building defect and
subsequently diagnose its cause in a logical manner. This fourth
edition has been updated and expanded to cover the latest
diagnostic procedures and research. It also includes Appendices and
a new Bibliography, and provides an extensive list of books on
building pathology and related topics in the UK and North America.
It is essential reading for all students and practitioners
interested in building surveying and building conservation.
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