Understanding dampness in historic buildings
Language: English Series: Structural Survey ; 8(3) Winter 89/90, 268-277(10)Subject(s): Summary: 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.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS42130 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 34870-1001 |
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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.