Download or read book Dampness in Basements and Ground Floors written by Richard S. Dill and published by . This book was released on 1946 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Damp Indoor Spaces and Health written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2004-10-01 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Water resisting Basement Construction written by Construction Industry Research and Information Association and published by Thomas Telford. This book was released on 1995 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report summarises current best practice and provides guidance on the construction and improvements of water resisting basements. It assists architects, engineers, surveyors and their clients with decision making on the control of the basement's internal environment, and the means of construction and maintenance. It takes account of viable construction methods - for both deep and shallow basements) together with the active and passive precautions available to achieve the most appropriate and economic environmental control system. Topics covered include internal and external environments; design of new basements; external drainage positions; water and vapour resistance of residential basements; refurbishment and upgrading techniques; rising groundwater; comparison of British design codes; example calculations for heating and ventilation; and materials.
Download or read book Diagnosing Damp written by Ralph Burkinshaw and published by RICS Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Treating Dampness in Basements written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Several problems can be encountered following conversion of a basement in an older property into habitable accommodation: the most serious is probably dampness because early forms of basement construction had no damp-proofing. Although basements used as kitchens and servants' rooms were reasonably dry, many others suffer from penetrating dampness, mould growth and deterioration of timbers. This is unacceptable for habitable rooms. This Good Repair Guide gives advice to builders and householders on ways of treating dampness in basements by treating internal surfaces.
Download or read book A Complete Guide to Home Water and Moisture Problems written by Gary D. Branson and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Guide to Home Water & Moisture Problems includes more than 80 colour illustrations and instructional diagrams covering maintenance and repair of wet and damp basements?the most common and frustrating problems that homeowners encounter?and other moisture problems in the home. The single most commonly reported problem from homeowners is a wet basement and the problems associated with it?weakening foundation walls, mold and mildew, loss of storage space, and odor. Professional fixes are expensive and often involve digging trenches and excavating?far beyond the reach of the average homeowner. Odds are, however, that the homeowner can cure the wet basement problem by attacking the problem in several easy ways, which are demonstrated in this easy-to-use guide. Other home water problems involve leaking roofs, leaking plumbing, and high humidity. This book is designed to solve these problems?and more?saving homeowners possibly thousands of dollars by demonstrating how moisture and water problems can be conquered by following relatively easy steps. (April 2003)
Download or read book 5 Steps to a Dry Basement Or Crawl Space written by Ron Gay and published by Ronald K. Gay. This book was released on 2005 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s raining, and water starts seeping into your home’s basement; what can a homeowner do? Fortunately, a new comprehensive book from Welkin House can help fix that wet basement problem without expensive waterproofing methods. The author, Ronald Gay, is a veteran in the field of residential construction and consulting for more than 20 years, specializing in wet-basement consulting for more than 10 years. In this ground-breaking guide for homeowner and professional, new lessons are taught that make all the difference in solving this stressful, home-maintenance nightmare.
Download or read book Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures written by Portland Cement Association and published by . This book was released on 1952 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Damp Proofing Existing Basements written by and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If basements are to be converted to provide living space they must be protected from penetrating dampness, associated mould growth and moisture-related deterioration of components. This guide, for rehabilitation specialists, outlines the principles of internal damp proofing, considers the detailing needed to ensure continuity of the damp proofing layer and gives summary advice on materials selection. The practicability and cost of conversion should be evaluated carefully (1), particularly bearing in mind structural implications, risk of flooding and the presence of positive water pressure in the ground related to a high water table. Consider whether necessary improvements in thermal performance, fire safety or habitability (2) can be achieved within the budget available. Also, remember that basements are difficult to ventilate and an assessment of condensation risk in the finished basement is advisable before work starts.
Download or read book Investigating Diagnosing and Treating Your Damp Basement written by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For homeowners who don't want a damp basement to dampen their enthusiasm for their house. This popular publication will help you determine whether your moisture problems are minor or major. The award-winning format walks you through a diagnosis in clear easy steps; examine the symptoms, pinpoint the sources and causes, choose the solutions.
Download or read book Technical Bulletin written by and published by . This book was released on 1950-05 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Library of Congress Subject Headings written by Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 1688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dry Basement Science Hard Cover written by Lawrence Janesky and published by Basement Systems Inc.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Moisture control in buildings written by Heinz R. Trechsel and published by ASTM International. This book was released on 1994 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Original Basement Waterproofing Handbook written by Jack Masters and published by Tom Gallagher. This book was released on 1995 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Refurbishment Manual written by Georg Giebeler and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2012-12-10 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Planning tasks involving existing structures are currently among the most common types of contract, and almost every structure makes different demands and raises individual problems. Reflecting this state of affairs, there are a dizzying number of publications on the market, most of which are quite specialized. The Refurbishment Manual cuts through this jungle of publications. It defines terms and concepts, combines the narrowly focused perspectives of the specialists, and offers concrete approaches to this wide-ranging topic. The Refurbishment Manual closes the gap between basic constructional literature and one-sided, highly specialized technical literature. It constitutes a practical planning aid on the subject of refurbishment, providing a basic introduction to the relevant aspects of building physics, fire protection, sustainability and energy, hazardous materials, construction materials for interior and façade, historic preservation, and technical building equipment. It offers concrete tips on planning steps, methods of building analysis, and cost benchmarks, as well as clear constructional solutions with built projects as examples. A unique feature of the volume is the specially developed timeline, which allows the planner to quickly grasp, categorize, and evaluate a concrete building task and thus obtain an efficient planning overview. Planungsaufgaben im Bestand gehören derzeit zu den häufigsten Auftragsarten und nahezu jedes Bauwerk stellt andere Anforderungen und weist individuelle Probleme auf. Analog dazu gibt es auf dem Markt eine fast unüberschaubare Anzahl Publikationen in meist sehr spezialisierter Form. Der Sanierungsatlas möchte Licht in diesen Publikationsdschungel bringen: Er definiert Begrifflichkeiten, vereint die fokussierenden Betrachtungsweisen der Fachleute und vermittelt konkrete Herangehensweisen an diese weit gefächerte Thematik. Der Sanierungsatlas schließt die Lücke zwischen grundlegender Baukonstruktions- und sehr einseitig spezialisierter Fachliteratur. Das Buch stellt eine praktische Planungshilfe zum Thema Sanierung dar – und zwar in Form von relevanter Grundlagenvermittlung zu Bauphysik, Brandschutz, Nachhaltigkeits- und energetischen Aspekten, Schadstoffen, Baustoffen im Innenraum und an der Fassade, zu Aspekten der Denkmalpflege ebenso wie zur technischen Gebäudeausstattung. Er liefert konkrete Hinweise zu Planungsschritten, Methoden der Bauanalyse und Kostenkennwerten sowie anschauliche Konstruktionslösungen am Beispiel gebauter Projekte. Einzigartig ist die speziell entwickelte Zeitschiene, mit deren Hilfe eine konkrete Bauaufgabe schnell erfasst, kategorisiert und bewertet werden kann – und die dem Planer somit einen effizienten Planungsüberblick verschafft.
