cover of Refurbishment and Upgrading of Buildings

Refurbishment and Upgrading of Buildings

Price: $110.00

Add to Cart

About the Book

Refurbishment and Upgrading of Buildings provides a detailed insight into a wide range of technical problems met during the refurbishment and upgrading of buildings, suggesting solutions that can be used to overcome them. The book identifies and describes specific refurbishment problems, including the need to comply with relevant statutory requirements where applicable, and explains the methods and technical approaches that can be employed to resolve them. Alternative methods and approaches are explained which enable the practitioner to select that which is most appropriate in the specific circumstances.

Table of Contents

Introduction. 1. Why Refurbishment? 2. Upgrading the Fire-Resistance of Existing Elements. 3. Upgrading Internal Surfaces. 4. Upgrading the Thermal Performance of Existing Elements. 5. Upgrading the Acoustic Performance of Existing Elements. 6. Preventing Moisture and Dampness within Buildings. 7. Timber Decay and Remedial Treatments. 8. Strengthening of Existing Timber Floors. 9. Heavy-Lifting Systems. 10. Underpinning Systems. 11. Façade Retention. 12. Index of Products and Systems. Index.