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Dampness can become an enemy when it invades our interior space, when it persists, when it spreads and damages our domestic fittings, finishes and furnishings, when it encourages the growth of moulds that threaten our health, and when it stimulates the spread of fungus and decay in the structure of our houses. A major industry has developed with specialist contractors but such contractors sometimes concentrate on a single treatment rather than offering a comprehensive diagnosis.
About the Author
Jonathan Hetreed trained as an architect at Cambridge University. He joined a firm of leading environmental architects in Bath. After twelve years as a partner in the firm, he left to establish Hetreed Ross Architects to work on medium and smaller scale projects. Around half of his work involves residential properties and the majority of these are existing and historic buildings. Resident - Bath
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The causes of dampness are often difficult to diagnose, sometimes because the problems are hidden, though the symptoms may be all too visible, and sometimes because there are several causes acting simultaneously. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
The causes of dampness are often difficult to diagnose, sometimes because the problems are hidden, though the symptoms may be all too visible, and sometimes because there are several causes acting simultaneously. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Every house I have ever lived in, rented or bought has had damp of some sort. Buyers want reductions from the seller because of it, tradesman can tell you anything- and do anything to 'cure' it. It is a shameful odour and a blight on our paintwork.
This book shows you what kind of damp you have, what causes it and what remedies to take to diminish it. It might stop you purchasing a house that is going to always have problems- or stop you paying a fortune to a trader, when you could take other actions.
It is easy to understand and covers every type of damp, with drawings & photos to help.
There should be a copy in every estate agents office, to help the client. I am no longer afraid of dampness.
This book shows you what kind of damp you have, what causes it and what remedies to take to diminish it. It might stop you purchasing a house that is going to always have problems- or stop you paying a fortune to a trader, when you could take other actions.
It is easy to understand and covers every type of damp, with drawings & photos to help.
There should be a copy in every estate agents office, to help the client. I am no longer afraid of dampness.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a great book about the causes and solutions of house damp , form condensation to raising damp.
It can rather expensive and annoying to deal with it ,but the book explains to tell apart the different types and how to deal with it.
I feel it should be read by anyone with damp in their property before they call an engeener to sort it out.
It ues plain language and is easy to understand.
Well done
It can rather expensive and annoying to deal with it ,but the book explains to tell apart the different types and how to deal with it.
I feel it should be read by anyone with damp in their property before they call an engeener to sort it out.
It ues plain language and is easy to understand.
Well done
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a straight forward and well written text that will particularly appeal to the lay-man. If you have suspected damp in your property, it would be well worth reading this book before you go diving in and spending money on damp treatments that you may regret. This book will give you the basic information to be able to make informed decisions as to which course of action to take. One particular strength of this book is the way in which the author has supplemented the theory with drawings that enhance the explanations in a simple logical manner. Recommended reading.
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Wrong, Wrong Wrong!
Unfortunately - dampness in old houses tugs at the heart strings.
There is a huge industry out there that thrives on dampness in old buildings, and is based on ignorance... Read more
There is a huge industry out there that thrives on dampness in old buildings, and is based on ignorance... Read more
Published 2 months ago by peter ward
The best book for old house renovators
This is the first time I have been so moved to write a product review. This book has changed my life. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Runningsuz
Very useful book
Does a very good job of explaining different reasons for damp and how to treat. SAhows how easily we may be misled!
Published 3 months ago by Bookworm 44
If you are interested in healthy residential environments get this...
Excellent, interesting, well-written book which not only answered all the questions I had but managed to answer even more that I hadn't realised I should have been asking. Read more
Published 4 months ago by The Space Wizard UK
good book
I bought this as a gift for someone who had damp in their old house. She was worrying about the cause and long term effect. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Daisy
Comprehensive and helpful
This book is a good one, well-organised, generally well-written, and with a great deal of information and insight, often assisted by clear diagrams. Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2010 by Occasional Thinker
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