Construction risks and remedies: thermal insulation
Language: English Series: Architects` Journal ; 183(24) 11 June 1986, 51-64Publication details: 1986Subject(s): Summary: Considers the damaging side effects of high standards of thermal insulation in buildings. Part 1 examines defects caused to flat and pitched roofs, cavity walls , light cladding and timber-frame construction. Considers fire safety implications, cold bridges , staining and biological hazards. Part ll considers ways these problems can be avoided or overcome.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS36397 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 77507-1001 |
Considers the damaging side effects of high standards of thermal insulation in buildings. Part 1 examines defects caused to flat and pitched roofs, cavity walls , light cladding and timber-frame construction. Considers fire safety implications, cold bridges , staining and biological hazards. Part ll considers ways these problems can be avoided or overcome.