Refurbishment and Upgrading of Buildings 2nd Edition by Christopher A Gorse ISBN 0415441242 9780415441247

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ISBN 10: 0415441242

ISBN 13: 9780415441247 

Author: Christopher A. Gorse

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.

Table of contents:

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. Façade Retention 

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