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The architect's guide to preventing water infiltration /

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Botsai, Elmer E.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley, ©2010.
Subjects:
Waterproofing.
Dampness in buildings.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Front Matter
  • Requirements of Buildings throughout History
  • Fundamental Aspects of Water Infiltration-Resistant Design
  • Performance Criteria and Priorities
  • Theory of Water Infiltration
  • Theory of Pressure Differential Plane
  • Applications of Horizontal Asphalt Membranes
  • Plastic Membranes
  • Below-Grade Conditions
  • Exterior Walls Systems
  • Metal and Glass Curtain Walls
  • Sealants and Gaskets
  • Testing
  • Installation
  • Conclusion and Summary
  • Bibliography
  • Glossary
  • Appendix A: Unit Conversions
  • Appendix B: Roofing Comparisons
  • Appendix C: Sealant Classifications
  • Appendix D: Industry References
  • Index.
  • Requirements of buildings throughout history
  • Fundamental aspects of water infiltration-resistant design
  • Performance criteria and priorities
  • Theory of water infiltration
  • Theory of pressure differential plane
  • Application of horizontal asphalt membranes
  • Plastic membranes
  • Below-grade conditions
  • Exterior walls systems
  • Metal and glass curtain walls
  • Sealants and gaskets
  • Testing
  • Installation
  • Conclusion and summary.