Building surveys and reports /

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Douglas, James
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: Wiley InterScience (Online service)
• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Noy, Edward A.
• Μορφή: Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Oxford : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.
• Έκδοση: 4th ed.
• Θέματα: Building inspection.; Buildings > Defects.; Electronic books.

Deals with structural surveys for all types of building, domestic, industrial & commercial, including diagnoses of a wide range of defects, & a consideration of both modern & older construction methods.

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• Front Matter
• General Principles and Responsibilities
• Procedure and Equipment
• Measurement of Existing Buildings
• Surveys of Historic Buildings
• Foundation Failures
• Defective Walls and Partitions Above Ground
• Reinforced Concrete, Cladding Materials and Structural Steelwork
• Damp Penetration and Condensation
• Timber Decay and Insect Attack
• Roof Structures and Coverings
• Fireplaces, Flues and Chimney Stacks
• Timber Upper Floors, Floor Coverings, Staircases and Ladders
• Finishes and Joinery Externally and Internally
• Services
• External Works
• Fire and Flood Damage
• Report Writing
• Legal Aspects
• Appendices. Appendix I: Definitions of Inspections and Surveys of Buildings (CIC Explanatory Leaflet)
• Appendix II: Sample Extracts of Survey Schedules & Checklists
• Appendix III: Checklist for Property and Site Surveys
• Appendix IV: Checklist for Building Surveys
• Appendix V: Surveying Safely (Based on RICS 2004)
• Appendix VI: Report on Roof Defects (Village Hall)
• Appendix VII: Report on Property to be Purchased
• Appendix VIII: Glossary of Building Inspection and Related Terms
• Bibliography
• Index.