Refurbishment and upgrading of existing buildings [electronic resource]
Highfield, David
Refurbishment and upgrading of existing buildings [electronic resource] - London E & F N Spon 2000 - eBook
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
This eBook provides an insight into a wide range of technical problems met during the refurbishment and upgrading of buildings and suggests solutions that can be used to overcome them. It also places the subject in context by examining the technical, economic, legislative and sociological reasons for building refurbishment.
0419231609 9780203879160
Refurbishment
REUSE
UNDERPINNING
FACADE RETENTION
ENGLAND AND WALES
690.231
Refurbishment and upgrading of existing buildings [electronic resource] - London E & F N Spon 2000 - eBook
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
This eBook provides an insight into a wide range of technical problems met during the refurbishment and upgrading of buildings and suggests solutions that can be used to overcome them. It also places the subject in context by examining the technical, economic, legislative and sociological reasons for building refurbishment.
0419231609 9780203879160
Refurbishment
REUSE
UNDERPINNING
FACADE RETENTION
ENGLAND AND WALES
690.231