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Construction Waterproofing Handbook: Second Edition

by Michael T. Kubal
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Overview

The Latest Waterproofing Techniques and Technology

Fully updated to include new techniques for mold remediation, Construction Waterproofing Handbook simplifies the critical task of keeping a building's envelope watertight. It begins with a tutorial on basic waterproofing concepts and materials, then moves on to the particulars of designing and installing systems in commercial, industrial, and residential structures.

Written by a renowned expert and popular author on the subject, this comprehensive guide provides key information on such matters as quality assurance, admixtures, expansion joints, testing, and safety. Because of recent natural disasters, clients are more concerned with waterproofing than ever. Construction Waterproofing Handbook provides everything you'll need to complete the most demanding projects with confidence and within budget.

Packed with hundreds of illustrations, Construction Waterproofing Handbook includes:

  • Innovative mold remediation techniques
  • New information about residential waterproofing
  • Illustrations of installation procedures
  • Detailed plans and specifications
  • SI units

Inside:

β€’ Waterproofing Principles β€’ Below-Grade Waterproofing β€’ Above-Grade Waterproofing β€’ Residential Waterproofing β€’ Sealants β€’ Expansion Joints β€’ Admixtures β€’ Remedial Waterproofing β€’ Mold β€’ The Building Envelope β€’ Life Cycles β€’ Envelope Testing β€’ Leak Investigation and Detection β€’ Safety β€’ Guide Specifications β€’ Resources

Synopsis

The Latest Waterproofing Techniques and Technology

Fully updated to include new techniques for mold remediation, Construction Waterproofing Handbook simplifies the critical task of keeping a building's envelope watertight. It begins with a tutorial on basic waterproofing concepts and materials, then moves on to the particulars of designing and installing systems in commercial, industrial, and residential structures.

Written by a renowned expert and popular author on the subject, this comprehensive guide provides key information on such matters as quality assurance, admixtures, expansion joints, testing, and safety. Because of recent natural disasters, clients are more concerned with waterproofing than ever. Construction Waterproofing Handbook provides everything you'll need to complete the most demanding projects with confidence and within budget.

Packed with hundreds of illustrations, Construction Waterproofing Handbook includes:

  • Innovative mold remediation techniques
  • New information about residential waterproofing
  • Illustrations of installation procedures
  • Detailed plans and specifications
  • SI units

Inside:

• Waterproofing Principles • Below-Grade Waterproofing • Above-Grade Waterproofing • Residential Waterproofing • Sealants • Expansion Joints • Admixtures • Remedial Waterproofing • Mold • The Building Envelope • Life Cycles • Envelope Testing • Leak Investigation and Detection • Safety • Guide Specifications • Resources

About the Author, Michael T. Kubal

Michael T. Kubal served as Chief Operating Officer

of A. J. Jones Construction Company, one of the largest construction

companies in the U.S. He has also authored Waterproofing the Building

Envelope (0-07-035859-1) and Engineered Quality in Construction (0-07-

035943-1), both published by McGraw-Hill.

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Book Details

Published
February 1, 2008
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Pages
576
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780071489737

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