Construction waterproofing handbook

Description:

The Latest Waterproofing Techniques and TechnologyFully updated to include new techniques for mold remediation,Construction Waterproofing Handbooksimplifies the critical task of keeping a building's envelope watertight. It begins with a tutorial on basic waterproofing concepts and materials, then moves on to the particulars of designing and installing systems in commercial, industrial, and residential structures.Written by a renowned expert and popular author on the subject, this comprehensive guide provides key information on such matters as quality assurance, admixtures, expansion joints, testing, and safety. Because of recent natural disasters, clients are more concerned with waterproofing than ever.Construction Waterproofing Handbook provides everything you'll need to complete the most demanding projects with confidence and within budget.Packed with hundreds of illustrations, Construction Waterproofing Handbook includes:Innovative mold remediation techniquesNew information about residential waterproofingIllustrations of installation proceduresDetailed plans and specificationsSI unitsInside: Waterproofing PrinciplesBelow-Grade WaterproofingAbove-Grade WaterproofingResidential WaterproofingSealantsExpansion JointsAdmixturesRemedial WaterproofingMoldThe Building EnvelopeLife CyclesEnvelope TestingLeak Investigation and DetectionSafetyGuide SpecificationsResources

subjects: Architecture,  Nonfiction,  Buildings,  Protection,  Waterproofing,  Dampness in buildings,  Buildings, protection