Staining of facades / Michael Y.L. Chew, Tan Phay Ping.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chew, M. Y. L.

Contributor:

Tan, Phay Ping.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Facades--Environmental aspects.

Facades.

Facades--Design and construction.

Facades--Maintenance and repair.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (174 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : World Scientific, c2003.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Facade staining is a centuries-old building defect that is globally widespread. Millions of dollars are wasted annually for its rectification. A stained building looks old and worn-out, diminishing the value of the property and the confidence in occupying it. The facade's durability may also be affected by staining. Despite these wide and varying downstream implications, facade staining can actually be foreseen and prevented if conscientious efforts are made at the building's planning and design stages. This book provides insight into the underlying causes of facade staining and proposes an

Contents:

CONTENTS ; Preface ; Acknowledgement ; Chapter 1 Introduction ; References ; Chapter 2 Environmental Aspects ; 2.1 General ; 2.2 Rain ; 2.3 Wind ; 2.4 Sunlight ; 2.5 Pollution ; 2.5.1 Non Biological Staining Agents ; 2.5.2 Biological Staining Agents ; References

Chapter 3 Material Aspects 3.1 General ; 3.1.1. Permeability ; 3.1.2. Water Absorption ; 3.1.3. Surface Texture ; 3.1.4. Colour ; 3.1.5. Resistance to Chemical Attacks ; 3.1.6. Resistance to Biological Growth ; 3.2 Exposed Brick ; 3.3 Concrete ; 3.4 Natural Stones ; 3.5 Tiles

3.6 Metal 3.7 Glazing ; 3.8 Plaster and Paint Surface Coatings ; 3.9 Material Interfaces ; 3.9.1. Bricks - Concrete/Plaster ; 3.9.2. Bricks/Concrete/Plaster - Natural Stone ; 3.9.3. Bricks/Concrete/Plaster-Glass ; 3.9.4. Bricks/Concrete/Plaster-Metals

3.9.5. Bricks/Concrete/Plaster - Paint 3.9.6. Natural Stone -Glass ; 3.9.7. Natural Stone - Metals ; 3.9.8. Natural Stone -Paint ; 3.9.9. Glass -Metals ; 3.9.10. Glass -Paint ; References ; Chapter 4 Design Aspects ; 4.1 General ; 4.2 Ledges

4.2.1. Factors Causing Staining around Ledges 4.2.2. Staining Mechanisms around Ledges ; 4.2.3. Design Considerations ; 4.3 Joints Misalignment ; 4.3.1. Factors Causing Staining at Misaligned Joints ; 4.3.2. Mechanisms of Staining at Misaligned Joints ; 4.3.3. Design Considerations

4.4 Protruding fixtures

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786611935733

9781281935731

1281935735

9789812795335

9812795332

OCLC:

879025609