Refurbishment and Upgrading of Buildings

ISBN-13: 9780415441230 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 272 str.

David Highfield;Christopher Gorse

Opis

A detailed guide to the technical aspects of refurbishing and upgrading buildings, this book provides solutions to a range of problems, challenges and issues and is essential reading for all students studying building refurbishment at all levels. Includes:

• existing floor and wall strengthening
• facade retention
• introduction of new floors
• timber decay problems
• fire-resistance
• prevention of moisture and damp
• upgrading thermal and acoustic performance.

This new edition has been fully updates to include new technological information, and covers new areas such as stonework restoration and repair, upgrading of c1960 framed buildings, refurbishment logistics and case-studies.

Spis treści

Introduction  1. Why Refurbishment?  2. Upgrading the Fire-Resistance of Existing Elements  3. Upgrading Internal Surfaces  4. Upgrading the Thermal Performance of Existing Elements  5. Upgrading the Acoustic Performance of Existing Elements  6. Preventing Moisture and Dampness Within Buildings  7. Introduction of New Floors and Access Between Levels  8. Timber Decay and Remedial Treatments  9. Strengthening of Existing Timber Floors  10. Heavy-Lifting Systems  11. Underpinning Systems  12. Strengthening Existing Walls  13. Façade Retention.  Index of Products and Systems