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34 reviewsThis insightful guide illustrates how to fortify buildings to withstand the onslaught of nature, primarily against wind and rain, with a back-to-basics look at water infiltration prevention techniques. This guide for architects and builders:
Includes an overview of general guidelines as well as coverage of applications such as those used in below-grade conditions, sealants, and membranes
Covers massing, orientation, seismic issues, wind loads, and discussion of building systems
Examines the key factors causing water infiltration in buildings: exposure, thermal loads, structural movement, and building configuration
With solid advice from experts in the field, The Architect's Guide to Preventing Water Infiltration shows how innovations in today's construction techniques simply won't hold water if they don't follow the fundamental ground rules necessary to keep water out.Content:
Chapter 1 Requirements of Buildings throughout History (pages 1–10):
Chapter 2 Fundamental Aspects of Water Infiltration?Resistant Design (pages 11–34):
Chapter 3 Performance Criteria and Priorities (pages 35–47):
Chapter 4 Theory of Water Infiltration (pages 49–57):
Chapter 5 Theory of Pressure Differential Plane (pages 59–66):
Chapter 6 Applications of Horizontal Asphalt Membranes (pages 67–80):
Chapter 7 Plastic Membranes (pages 81–90):
Chapter 8 Below?Grade Conditions (pages 91–103):
Chapter 9 Exterior Walls Systems (pages 105–128):
Chapter 10 Metal and Glass Curtain Walls (pages 129–147):
Chapter 11 Sealants and Gaskets (pages 149–162):
Chapter 12 Testing (pages 163–175):
Chapter 13 Installation (pages 177–182):
Chapter 14 Conclusion and Summary (pages 183–184):
