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Building Facades - A Guide To Common Defects In Tropical Climates

Michael Y. L. Chew, Laura Hyun Yi Kang

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Building Facades - A Guide To Common Defects In Tropical Climates

by Michael Y. L. Chew, Laura Hyun Yi Kang
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Facade Fixes in Humid & Tropical Climates.

This book is perfect for architects and builders in humid and tropical regions. It covers a wide range of facade elements such as natural stone, glass metal sheeting, cement-sand plaster and ceramic tiles with specific focus on common defects. The book provides practical solutions and recommendations for fixing defective facades.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Building Facades - A Guide To Common Defects In Tropical Climates

by Michael Y. L. Chew, Laura Hyun Yi Kang
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ISBN: 9789810234171
Authors: Michael Y. L. Chew, Laura Hyun Yi Kang
Publisher: Wspc
Date of Publication: 1998-02-20
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Art, Architecture, Science
Related Topics: Architecture, Crafts, Design, Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Maintenance
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 3 readers)

Description

Much attention has been given to the increasing number of defects on building facades in relation to the construction industry's growing use of large panel curtain walls. This book highlights the various types of defects commonly found on building facades under tropical conditions. The facade elements discussed include natural stone, glass, metal sheeting, plaster and tiling. The causes of defects, such as poor workmanship, inadequate design and maintenance, inappropriate use of materials and the action of environmental agents, are evaluated. The typical problems highlighted include cracking, water penetration, misalignment, sealant defects, discoloration, staining, efflorescence, corrosion and tile delamination. The causes of these defects and their implications for design, construction and maintenance are described. Illustrated with many photographs, this book will be a useful guide both to practising professionals and to undergraduate and graduate students.
 

Facade Fixes in Humid & Tropical Climates.

This book is perfect for architects and builders in humid and tropical regions. It covers a wide range of facade elements such as natural stone, glass metal sheeting, cement-sand plaster and ceramic tiles with specific focus on common defects. The book provides practical solutions and recommendations for fixing defective facades.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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