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| Refurbishment and Upgrading of Buildings |
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| This book provides a detailed insight into a wide range of technical problems met during the refurbishment and upgrading of buildings, suggesting solutions that can be used to overcome them. The book identifies and describes specific refurbishment problems, including the need to comply with relevant statutory requirements where applicable, and explains the methods and technical approaches that can be employed to resolve them. Alternative methods and approaches are explained which enable the practitioner to select that which is most appropriate in the specific circumstances. * Gives detailed guidance on the technical solutions to a wide range of refurbishment and upgrading problems * Illustrations thoroughly and clearly explain the various techniques used * In-depth insight into current methods and practice, with reference to relevant statutory controls. |
| | Review of this title : | David Highfield's book begins with a detailed appraisal of the reasons for refurbishment of existing housing and commercial buildings arguing that refurbishment may be preferable to new-build or demolition followed by new-build. Notwithstanding a VAT regime that discourages refurbishment options the government is promoting sustainability and consideration of whole life costs. Examined under these criteria, refurbishment is a desirable option so a book such as this is welcome.
Upgrading issues are considered first; fire resistance, internal surfaces, thermal and acoustic performance. The text is amply illustrated with clear line drawings, including fixing details that indicate a thoroughness and eye for detail essential to good building. The underlying legislation and relevant BRE guidance is referenced.
Specific examples of upgrading and repair solutions are given, based on named manufacturers' systems. These examples plant the book firmly in reality, yet the reader should not fall into the trap of thinking that these are the only solutions. There are often several solutions to a problem. The best or most appropriate option is not always obvious. The reader who dips into the book in search of a rapid answer benefits where the relative advantages and disadvantages of the various solutions are listed in a table rather than dispersed in the text.
All in all, David Highfield's book provides a useful starting point for some common upgrading and refurbishment problems.
| | Reviewed By : Peter Mayer ARICS BA BSc |
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