Written for chartered surveyors and other construction professionals, this book fully interprets all aspects of cracking in buildings and building movement. Provides chapters on: the factors that cause buildings to move; different types of building movement including structural; the effects of chemical action, moisture and trees; contractual matters; inspection and recording defects; assessing the damage; monitoring crack and movement damage; the report; the history of building and repairs; specifications and schedules; specifying the repairs; and supervision of building works. Appendices cover crack diagnosis, properties of building materials and useful addresses and websites. Further reading.

Accompanying CD-ROM (L145250) is available for use in the Library only.