Hypertension: Principles and Practice

Book Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 4
Coypright......Page 5
Contents......Page 8
Acknowledgements......Page 9
Introduction......Page 10
CHAPTER 1 Why refurbishment?......Page 16
CHAPTER 2 Upgrading the fire resistance of existing elements......Page 29
CHAPTER 3 Upgrading internal surfaces......Page 51
CHAPTER 4 Upgrading the thermal performance of existing elements......Page 64
CHAPTER 5 Upgrading the acoustic performance of existing elements......Page 113
CHAPTER 6 Preventing moisture and dampness within buildings......Page 131
CHAPTER 7 Introduction of new floors and access between levels......Page 160
CHAPTER 8 Timber decay and remedial treatments......Page 165
CHAPTER 9 Strengthening of existing timber floors......Page 190
CHAPTER 10 Heavy-lifting systems......Page 196
CHAPTER 11 Underpinning systems......Page 202
CHAPTER 12 Strengthening existing walls......Page 216
CHAPTER 13 Façade retention......Page 225
CHAPTER 14 Index of products and systems......Page 264
APPENDIX......Page 269
INDEX......Page 270