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Ralph Burkinshaw

How to Investigate Damp: Practical Site Inspection Skills and Remedial Options

How to Investigate Damp: Practical Site Inspection Skills and Remedial Options

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This book provides step-by-step guidance on identifying the causes of damp in buildings through various inspection techniques, using real-life case studies and client input. It covers common types of damp, equipment required, and potential remedial work, with innovative remedies included. Written by a leading expert, it is essential reading for surveyors, homeowners, and professionals seeking to improve their skills and knowledge of damp issues.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


This comprehensive guide aims to provide readers with a detailed and practical approach to identifying the causes of damp in buildings. Written by a leading expert in the field, the book offers a step-by-step guide to conducting various inspection techniques, using real-life case studies and illustrations to demonstrate their application.

The book begins by outlining the common types and phases of an investigation, including the equipment required and the nature of potential remedial work. It then delves into specific case studies, covering condensation, penetrating damp, plumbing and roof leaks, below-ground moisture, and damp bridging.

Throughout the book, the author shares valuable insights and tips developed over a career spent investigating, diagnosing, and remediating damp issues. These hints and tips are designed to help surveyors improve their skills and knowledge of this complex defect, as well as provide homeowners with the tools they need to self-diagnose and architects, engineers, and other professionals with an understanding of the common problems caused by moisture imbalance in buildings.

The book is extensively referenced and includes a comprehensive list of resources for further reading. It is an essential resource for anyone involved in the field of damp inspection, diagnosis, and remediation, and will be of great value to surveyors, homeowners, architects, engineers, and other professionals seeking to gain a deeper understanding of this important issue.

Weight: 912g
Dimension: 209 x 295 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367434953

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