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Prevention of Premature Staining in New Buildings
Contributor(s): Parnham, Phil (Author)
ISBN: 0419171304     ISBN-13: 9780419171300
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE:   $133.00  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: October 1996
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Annotation: The appearance of ugly staining early in a buildings life, ruins an otherwise pleasing appearance, tarnishes the image of the owners and gives rise to costly refurbishment works. In this book Phil Parnham raises a number of questions that should be considered whenever a new building is being designed or built. These are: * why has staining become so prominent; * what causes premature staining; which parts of new buildings are likely to be affected; * how can it be avoided? By using a number of highly illustrated case studies, the author answers these questions and ends by suggesting measures that should be taken by all design and construction professionals to prevent premature staining.
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BISAC Categories:
- Technology & Engineering | Construction - General
Dewey: 690.24
Physical Information: 0.16" H x 8.25" W x 11" (0.42 lbs) 76 pages
 
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The appearance of ugly staining early in a buildings life, ruins an otherwise pleasing appearance, tarnishes the image of the owners and gives rise to costly refurbishment works. In this book Phil Parnham raises a number of questions that should be considered whenever a new building is being designed or built. These are:
* why has staining become so prominent;
* what causes premature staining; which parts of new buildings are likely to be affected;
* how can it be avoided?
By using a number of highly illustrated case studies, the author answers these questions and ends by suggesting measures that should be taken by all design and construction professionals to prevent premature staining.