Waterproofing the Building Envelope

This thorough, expertly detailed book explains the critical 90%/1% principle: why 90% of all building leakage is attributable to 1% of a building's total area--and what to do about it! Architects, engineers, general contractors, and builders will get a full picture, for the first time, of the techniques of waterproofing, from below-grade to the roof and back down again. Covered in depth are: selecting the right waterproofing system for specific buildings, including sealants, expansion joints, and admixtures; inspection, testing, cleaning, maintenance, and repair techniques; equipment installation; how to check for watertightness at critical termination and transition points; and much more! In addition, this comprehensive work contains information on health and safety regulations, a full listing of information resources, summary tables for quick reference, and nearly 100 crisply detailed illustrations!Kubal, Michael T. is the author of 'Waterproofing the Building Envelope', published 1992 under ISBN 9780070358591 and ISBN 0070358591.