This new edition provides a detailed reference source of the use in residential buildings of materials known or suspected to harm health and the environment. Alternative materials are evaluated using unique data sheets which compare environmental impact, cost, health, safety and technical performance providing building and construction professionals and other practitioners with the facts they need to make the right selection.Hazardous Building Materials considers the following building elements: structure, windows and doors, roofing, insulation, finishes and fittings, pipes, services and services equipment. Based on the highly successful format of the first edition this practical reference provides expert advice with the use of clear drawings, tables and data sheets to architects, surveyors, facilities managers, students on built environment courses, material suppliers, environmentalists and clients.

Contents:
Authors. Acknowledgments. Foreword by Dr Godfrey Bradman. Preface by Steve Curwell and Chris March. 1. Introduction - S.R Curwell and C.G March Health Issues and the Environment. Scope and Constraints. Factors Effecting Selection. Assessment Methods. Technology and Life Style Changes. Technical Assessment. Aesthetic Assessment. Building Costs. Use of the Guide. 2. Health Issues from Materials Used in Residential Buildings - M.Greenberg Introduction. Stages at which Construction Materials Present Hazards. Problems of Identifying Hazards. Towards a Safe Indoor Environment. Mineral Based Materials. Fibres Derived from Polymers. Metals. Timber and Wood Products. Plastics. Asphalt and Bitumen. Wood Preservatives. Hazards to the General Environment from the Manufacture, Use and Disposal of Buildings, Building Materials and Components - S.R Curwell and C.G March Global Issues. Local Issues. Life-cycle Analysis. Whole Building Environmental Assessment. Sustainable Development. Resource Reduction Targets for More Sustainable Development. The Wider Agenda. 4. Whole Building Performance Issues - Design, Construction, Use and Disassembly - S.R Curwell Adaptability and Life Expectancy of Buildings. Life Style and Expectation of Building Users. Site and Location Issues. Function, Form and Layout of Dwellings. Structural Alternatives. Detailed Design. Use Operation and Routine Maintenance. 5. How to Use the Application Sheets - S.R Curwell and C.G March Layout of Sheets. Technical Requirements. Technical Comment. Health Comment. Environmental Comment. Cost Comment. Guidance Notes. 6. Application Sheets - S.R Curwell, R. Fox, M. Greenberg and C.G March Roofs. Insulation. Doors and Windows. Fittings and Finishings. Services. External Works. Generic Materials. Hazardous Materials in Existing Buildings - M. Anderson, N.Ford, C.G March Asbestos. Lead. Conclusion. 8. Appendix Product Content Form. House Materials Form. 9. Useful Addresses 10. Index