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9780203879160

Refurbishment and Upgrading of Buildings

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  • ISBN13:

    9780203879160

  • ISBN10:

    0203879163

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Copyright: 2009-05-28
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis

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Summary

A detailed guide to the technical aspects of refurbishing and upgrading buildings, this book provides solutions to a range of problems, challenges and issues and is essential reading for all students studying building refurbishment at all levels. Includes: existing floor and wall strengthening facade retention introduction of new floors timber decay problems fire-resistance prevention of moisture and damp upgrading thermal and acoustic performance. This new edition has been fully updated to include new technological information, and covers new areas such as stonework restoration and repair, upgrading of c1960 framed buildings, refurbishment logistics and case-studies.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Why Refurbishment?
Upgrading the Fire-Resistance of Existing Elements
Upgrading Internal Surfaces
Upgrading the Thermal Performance of Existing Elements
Upgrading the Acoustic Performance of Existing Elements
Preventing Moisture and Dampness Within Buildings
Introduction of New Floors and Access Between Levels
Timber Decay and Remedial Treatments
Strengthening of Existing Timber Floors
Heavy-Lifting Systems
Underpinning Systems
Strengthening Existing Walls
Façade Retention
Index of Products and Systems
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