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OverviewThis book is a concise and comprehensive guide to building defects and building inspection. Whether, as a practitioner you are employed in buying, selling, managing or maintaining houses or whether, or as a layperson, you are buying a property to invest or live in, this book will help you make sound decisions and avoid costly mistakes. Written by two highly experienced authors, House Inspector is a general and accessible book which describes how and why house construction has changed, identifies some of the more common defects, and provides a series of elemental check lists. Essential reading for trainees and general practice surveyors, maintenance inspectors, housing managers, estate agents, planners, and even private purchasers and investors. This book will improve your knowledge and understanding of potential problems and provide a simple framework for a competent building inspection. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Duncan Marshall , Nigel Dann (University of the West of England, UK)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: CRC Press Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9781138167636ISBN 10: 1138167630 Pages: 294 Publication Date: 27 July 2017 Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Professional & Vocational , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. Foundations 2. External Loadbearing Walls 3. Timber Frame Construction 4. Ground Floors 5. Upper Floors 6. Roof Structure 7. Tiling and Slating 8. Chimney Stacks 9. Rendering 10. Cracking 11. Garden/Boundary Walls 12. Finishes 13. Windows 14. Staircases 15. Damp 16. Electrical Installation 17. Plumbing and Heating 18. Drainage 19. Rot and Insect AttackReviewsAuthor InformationDuncan Marshall, Nigel Dann Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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