The appearance of ugly staining early in a buildings life, ruins an otherwise pleasing appearance, tarnishes the image of the owners and gives rise to costly refurbishment works. In this book Phil Parnham raises a number of questions that should be considered whenever a new building is being designed or built. These are: * why has staining become so prominent; * what causes premature staining; which parts of new buildings are likely to be affected; * how can it be avoided? By using a number of highly illustrated case studies, the author answers these questions and ends by...
The appearance of ugly staining early in a buildings life, ruins an otherwise pleasing appearance, tarnishes the image of the owners and gives rise to...
This is a practitioner handbook for surveyors involved in the appraisal of residential property for lending purposes. Thus, it focuses on the distinct professional roles required by Mortgage Valuations (MVs) amd Home Buyers Surveys and Valuations (HBSVs), identifying and advertising the reader on the extent and limitations of their activities. It is illustrated and supported by real-life case studies and drawings on late-1990s research, professional and legal developments.
This is a practitioner handbook for surveyors involved in the appraisal of residential property for lending purposes. Thus, it focuses on the distinct...