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Thermal and moisture protection manual: for architects, engineers, and contractors

Beall, C.
1999
McGraw-Hill, New York

Beall, C., (1999), Thermal and moisture protection manual: for architects, engineers, and contractors, McGraw-Hill, New York.
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Synopsis

Learn the principles and methods for designing and measuring the performance of moisture control in buildings. This expert guide covers the physical nature of rain, snow, ice, and vapor behavior...variations in climate...and their effects on the durability of building materials. Packed with the author's own drawings, the reference gives you the latest design, specification, construction and testing methods...explains heat flow and insulation, water penetration, and vapor condensation...discusses roofing, waterproofing, and cladding systems...and examines joint sealants and coatings.

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Learn the principles and methods for designing and measuring the performance of moisture control in buildings. This expert guide covers the physical nature of rain, snow, ice, and vapor behavior...variations in climate...and their effects on the durability of building materials. Packed with the author's own drawings, the reference gives you the latest design, specification, construction and testing methods...explains heat flow and insulation, water penetration, and vapor condensation...discusses roofing, waterproofing, and cladding systems...and examines joint sealants and coatings.

From the Publisher

This authoritative manual takes you through the forces of rain, snow, ice, and vapor ... explains variations in macro and micro climate ... analyzes weather exposure and risk ... discusses the durability of various building materials ... and applies theory to practice with hundreds of detail drawings. Whether you're an architect, engineer, contractor, or building owner, this manual is now your best tool for achieving optimal thermal and moisture control in a wide range of building types - and for mastering the why's and how's of good practice.

FROM THE BOOK

Table of Contents

  • Preface.,
  • Chapters 1 - Buildings and Moisture.,
  • Chapter 2 -Climate, Weather, and Microclimate.,
  • Chapter 3 - Heat Flow and Insulation.,
  • Chapter 4 - Water Penetration.,
  • Chapter 5 - Vapor Condensation.,
  • Chapter 6 - Roofing.,
  • Chapter 7 - Waterproofing.,
  • Chapter 8 - Cladding.,
  • Chapter 9 - Joints and Sealants.,
  • Chapter 10 - Coatings.,
  • Appendices.,
  • Index.,

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