Beschreibung:
<jats:p>Explores damp in the context of historic buildings, explaining why
these structures require an individualistic approach. Outlines historic
building materials and construction and the history of damp treatments.
Discusses the causes of damp related damage, concentrating on direct
penetration of rainwater, rising damp, condensation and hydroscopic
salts. Details the principles of historic pointing and rendering, and
the differences in modern techniques, touching on preventatives such as
leadwork, water repellents and consolidants. Concludes that the primary
consideration when working on any aspect of historic building work is
that any clash between building conservation and human comfort ought to
favour the building.</jats:p>