Author : David Highfield
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134068778
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (34 download)
Book Synopsis Refurbishment and Upgrading of Buildings by : David Highfield
Download or read book Refurbishment and Upgrading of Buildings written by David Highfield and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-05-28 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 updated 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.