Defects and Deterioration in Buildings

A professional reference designed to assist surveyors, engineers, architects and contractors in diagnosing existing problems and avoiding them in new buildings.

Plates. Preface. Defects and deterioration. Structural problems. Thermal problems. Moisture problems. Noise problems. Wood problems. Masonry problems. Concrete problems. Coating problems. Foundation problems. Wall problems. Window problems. Roof problems. Floor problems. Combustion problems.