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Illustrated Guide to Waterproof Construction

Learn how to prevent water intrusion into your construction project.

Item #: 160-9276-07
ISBN: 0071492763
ISBN13: 9780071492768
Author: William L. Walker, Dan Felice
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
Format: Hardcover

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The Illustrated Guide to Waterproof Construction is an expert resource discusses the causes and effects of water-related problems and provides state-of-the-art solutions to prevent the most common water-related problems in buildings. The book offers many time tested solutions for keeping water damage from occurring, and methods for enhancing construction quality to reduce claims. Coverage also includes tips on selecting the right firm to perform waterproof design and construction, how to achieve effective maintenance and repair, how to improve details and create higher-quality buildings and more.

The Illustrated Guide to Waterproof Construction features more than 150 illustrations, and all waterproofing methods comply with the International Building Code. The book also features numerous examples and case studies from the United States, China, and Canada.

Inside this Complete Waterproofing Sourcebook

•The 25 Most Common Problems: Causes and Effects • Mold and Mildew • How to Prevent Problems • Pre-Design Phase: Blueprint for Process • Building Delivery System • Time and Money • Concept Statement • Team Building • Design Phase: Selecting the Right Firm • Communications • Building Program • Schematic Design • Price Check • Design Development • Site Design • Floor • Air and Vapor Retarders • Wall Systems, Including Barrier, Drainage and Rain Screen Designs • Roof • Flashings • Sealants • Copings • Insulation • Avoiding Condensation • Mechanical Systems • Positive Pressurization • Bidding and Permitting • Construction: Scheduling • Long-Lead Items • Quality Assurance and Control • Early Bid and Construction Packages • Storage and Protection • Coordinating the Trades • Dimensional Tolerances • Managing Change Orders • Close-Out • Post-Construction: Operation • Maintenance • Repair • Replacement • Changes in Ownership

Table of contents

Introduction
1. What Are the Most Common Problems?
2. How to Prevent Problems
3. Pre-Design Phase
4. Design Phase
5. Bidding and Permitting
6. Construction
7. Post-Construction
Glossary
References

Illustrated Guide to Waterproof Construction

Learn how to prevent water intrusion into your construction project.

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