Diagnosing Damp

Author: Ralph Burkinshaw & Mike Parrett

1st Edition

• RICS Books
• ISBN: 9781842190975
• Item Code: 6090
• 232 Pages
• Paperback
• Apr 2003

Price: £49.95 Convert to € $ ¥

Euro: €60.02
US Dollar: $78.33
Yen: ¥6771.99

Please note: You will only be charged once this item is in stock
View Despatch Rates - Free UK delivery on orders over £75.00

Availability: Temporarily out of stock.

Reviews:

Reviewer:  Dr David Watt, Senior Research Fellow, De Montfort University,  Aug 3rd 2004
Diagnosing Damp provides an essential reference for all who wish to understand the often complex causes and effects of dampness.
A clear and practical section on the science of dampness and sources of moisture sets the scene and helps debunk much of the misinformation that one sees in survey reports.
Any volume on building defects and diagnostic practices runs the risk of loosing its readers in a mire of technical complexity and jargon. Here, this is not the case, and the authors should be congratulated for producing a comprehensive guide to an often-complicated subject. Diagnosing Damp - through its clear written style, easy-to-follow format, and level of illustration - stands head and shoulders above its competitors.

Reviewer:  A C Auchterlounie FBEng FCIOB MRICS, Senior Lecturer, Bolton Institute,  Mar 8th 2004
A very easy-to-read and comprehensive book that deals with the problems of dampness in a thorough manner. Good format and layout split into three main sections that are logically set out to help the practitioner in the correct diagnosis of the causes of dampness in buildings.
Part 1 looks at the science, sources of moisture and the management/cure of dampness; it does this in clear well written text with the help of useful tables, good quality sketches and excellent colour photographs.
Part 2 covers survey advice and again is written in the same clear text with good quality sketches, tables and again both black-and-white and colour photographs. It considers the general principles of dampness investigations and in actual building elements, as well as a comprehensive look at the currently available equipment and tests.
Part 3 puts the guidance into practice; it details a logical four-stage approach to dampness investigations and presents 11 detailed case studies to illustrate damp problems, their investigation and diagnosis.
There are also some detailed appendices, one of which lists and discusses the legal implications and relevant legislation. In summary a very good book, worth the price and one that all those involved in the investigation and diagnosis of damp should read and certainly have a copy in their office.

Reviewer:  Martin S Beck BSc MRICS, Principal Lecturer/Regional Training Advisor, RICS West Midlands,  Dec 5th 2003
The arrangement of the book is both logical and very detailed without being too complicated for any surveyor to understand.

The real attraction of this book, for me, is the inclusion of the case studies, which not only clearly identify the common damp problems often encountered, but also some of the common mis-identification problems that happen when trying to diagnose damp problems.

The real world nature of these case studies gives me great confidence in the whole text book and I would rcommend it to any surveyor who should know about damp problems, or needs reminding of the nature, extent and complications that can occur when carrying out an accurate damp diagnosis.

Reviewer:  Dr Barry White, Recovery Magazine,  Oct 23rd 2003
Written with authority by authors who know what they are writing about, people with extensive experience of real-life, practical dampness diagnosis.

Write an online review - Share your thoughts with other customers