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100			_aHighfield, David
245			_aRefurbishment and upgrading of existing buildings _h[electronic resource]
260			_aLondon _bE & F N Spon _c2000
300			_aeBook
505	2		_aWhy 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
520			_aThis 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.
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650			_aRefurbishment _96264
650			_aREUSE
650			_aUNDERPINNING
650			_aFACADE RETENTION
651		4	_aENGLAND AND WALES
690			_aRefurbishment _96264
856	4	8	_uhttps://www.vlebooks.com/ _zView on VLEbooks. Logins for members only from [email protected]
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