Understanding dampness in historic buildings
Ashurst, N.
Understanding dampness in historic buildings - Structural Survey 8(3) Winter 89/90, 268-277(10) .
Discusses the problem of damp caused by the modernisation of historic buildings . A brief history of damp treatment s since the 17th century is provided, and specific types of damp problem are covered. These are rising damp , penetrating damp , soluble salts , condensation and the effects of waterproof surfaces . The effects of re-pointing and rendering old walls also covered.
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MASONRY
POINTING
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING SURVEYING-STRUCTURAL SURVEYING
Understanding dampness in historic buildings - Structural Survey 8(3) Winter 89/90, 268-277(10) .
Discusses the problem of damp caused by the modernisation of historic buildings . A brief history of damp treatment s since the 17th century is provided, and specific types of damp problem are covered. These are rising damp , penetrating damp , soluble salts , condensation and the effects of waterproof surfaces . The effects of re-pointing and rendering old walls also covered.
CAUSES
MASONRY
POINTING
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING SURVEYING-STRUCTURAL SURVEYING