Product Description

This book explains the nature of dampness in buildings, how to diagnose a dampness problem before it gets out of hand and how to deal with it. It covers the problems of rising dampness and condensation (and how to distinguish them), which are generally
not fully understood, even by many professional surveyors.

The book stresses the need to use a moisture meter to obtain reliable and comprehensive information. Dampness in Buildings will be of immediate practical use to surveyors, architects, builders, housing managers and health inspectors. It will be equally valuable to house owners and potential purchasers.

* Answers common problems in a simple way
* Immediate practical use to professionals
* Immediate practical use to house owners and potential purchasers

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #257772 in Books
• Published on: 1994-05-20
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 140 pages

Customer Reviews

Straightforward, clear practical guide
Damp in buildings is a subject that can be difficult to get a clear and conclusive answer on. This small (but comprehensive) book classifies the main causes of "damp" (often condensation) in buildings. The text explains the operation and use of a "damp" meter along with chemical analysis if necessary and other building inspection to locate the source of the "damp" and then suggestions on how to treat it. The approach is, you can't apply the correct remedy if you don't know the cause. At least the book gives the reader (and it is accessible to "lay-men and women") information to challenge those peddling expensive and irrelevant "damp" cures. It also helps you if the building really has damp.

A must buy if your home suffers from damp or condensation to increase the chance that the damp will be correctly treated and improved if not eliminated (there will always be some level of damp in the driest building - the book explains).