Refurbishment and Upgrading of Buildings
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2nd Edition
Published on 27. May 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-415-44124-7 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Postgraduate, Professional, and Professional Practice & Development
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
102 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 103 s/w Zeichnungen, 15 s/w Tabellen
15 Tables, black and white; 103 Line drawings, black and white; 102 Halftones, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
532 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-44124-7 (9780415441247)
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David Highfield | Christopher Gorse
Refurbishment and Upgrading of Buildings
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05/2009
2nd Edition
Spon Press
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David Highfield | Christopher Gorse
Refurbishment and Upgrading of Buildings
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05/2009
2nd Edition
Spon Press
€77.99
Available for download
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05/2009
2nd Edition
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Persons
Christopher Gorse is a Reader and Project Director in the School of the Built Environment at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK. He is also a project management consultant with industrial experience on civil and construction projects. As well as teaching across a wide range of built environment programmes he heads up research teams developing learning materials and investigating sustainability issues in construction.
David Highfield was the Head of Construction and Project Management at Leeds Metropolitan University. A leading expert in the field of refurbishment and renovation he has given many presentations and has published widely on the subject.
David Highfield was the Head of Construction and Project Management at Leeds Metropolitan University. A leading expert in the field of refurbishment and renovation he has given many presentations and has published widely on the subject.
Content
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. Facade Retention. Index of Products and Systems