Waterproofing in construction
The waterproofing have always been an element of particular criticality of the buildings, where the risks are relevant, the errors very frequent, and sometimes important damage. Often the correction of defects becomes very expensive, also because it is not limited to the pure and simple repair of the waterproof system, but requires additional and supplementary works, such as the remake of screeds and floors and the replacement of the insulators. Singing more frequently, the redevelopment charges are added those relating to legal disputes, which are unfortunately becoming more demanding, both in terms of costs and time required for their management. With this new manual, Marco Argiolas (already author of “Muraria humidity” and “Mugs and condensation in buildings”) will try to make some clarity on themes in question, according to a logical succession that starts from the analysis of the basic concepts, such as the definition and meaning of waterproofing, to then deepen the knowledge of waterproof systems. In the following chapters Argiolas deals and describes in detail the theme of the stresses to which the waterproof materials and systems are subjected, to encourage the understanding and interpretation of how each soliciting factor exercises its effects. A whole chapter is dedicated to water of meteor origin, where all the manifestations related to it are described and analyzed, with reference to the building. The author then lists the materials and the waterproof systems, dividing them by type, performance and applicability and describes the structural waterproofing and those of the underground premises, with particular reference to the interactions existing between the groundwater and the building.Infine describes the waterproofing to the steam, to the air in the wind and to the radon gas, being themes of increasing interest, it also describes and describes the main interest. Criticality that crisis the functionality of waterproofing. The last chapter collects and summarizes the main regulations of the sector, with the aim of providing the reader of the useful references on the topic. The text will be useful to general construction companies, construction craftsmen, technicians of any level and degree, real estate owners and condominium administrators. The online cards available to the volume with deepening function of the issues already dealt with in the volume are available. They show the reader some useful situations to be recognized and analyzed, repeating concepts already exposed and explained previously, completing their description. To access the cards: • Connect to the website www.aprofondimenti.maggioli.it; • Register by filling in the form and entering the access code that you find on the back of this cardboard; • Confirm the registration following the instructions of the email you will receive; • Select the “Waterproofing in construction” area on the website www.approfondimenti. Maggioli.it, enter the newly recorded email and access the reserved material. Marco Argiolas, an expert technician in damage and defects of buildings specialized in humidity in any event. He carries out technical and scientific research for the development of innovative products against humidity in buildings. Has a thorough knowledge of materials and construction techniques, theoretical and practical, both in the civil and industrial fields
