Beschreibung:
This book addresses the inspection and survey of residential properties, covering new technology, modern methods of construction, problem plants and pests, damp in new builds, and modern building services.
1. Introduction 2. Setting up the service 3. Carrying out the service 4. Diagnosing building defects 5. Building movement 6. Moisture problems in buildings 7. Wood rot, wood-boring insects, pests and troublesome plants 8. Roofs and associated parts 9. External joinery, other parts and decorations 10. Internal matters 11. External and environmental issues 12. Non-standard forms of construction 13. Assessing safety hazards for occupants 14. Writing the report 15. Service completion, documentation storage and retention.