This indispensable series provides construction professionals with a comprehensive range of information about the main elements of a building: roofs, floors, walls, services and foundations. Understanding dampness complements this series by providing important information the maintenance of protection against dampness, and remedies for the problems dampness can cause.

Each of the 6 books in the series deals with the principles and reasons behind best practice.
Over 1,600 pages of extensively illustrated practical details, descriptions and best practice advice. An excellent reference tool.

Over 10,000 copies of these publications have been sold!

Contents


• Building services (BR404) - performance, diagnosis, maintenance, repair and the avoidance of defects
• Floors and flooring (BR460) - performance, diagnosis, maintenance, repair and the avoidance of defects
• Foundations, basements and external works (BR440)
• Roofs and roofing - performance, diagnosis, maintenance, repair and the avoidance of defects (BR302)
• Walls, windows and doors - Performance, diagnosis, maintenance, repair and avoidance of defects (BR352)
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• Understanding dampness (BR466): Dampness is a continuing cause of distress to building occupants. It is possibly a source of, or a contributor to, illness, and it encourages deterioration in the fabric of a building. This publication lists the causes of dampness, explores its effects and provides remedial measures.