The Investigation of Buildings: A Guide for Architects, Engineers, and Owners

Product Description: An essential reference for building professionals, owners, and managers, and individuals planning to purchase or renovate a building. An experienced investigator explains here why buildings should be inspected, what to look for, how to do it, when to hire a professional, and how to understand what architects and engineers are talking about once a survey has been carried out. The scope includes ordinary wood-frame houses and small commercial structures as well as larger buildings.

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An essential reference for building professionals, owners, and managers, and individuals planning to purchase or renovate a building. An experienced investigator explains here why buildings should be inspected, what to look for, how to do it, when to hire a professional, and how to understand what architects and engineers are talking about once a survey has been carried out. The scope includes ordinary wood-frame houses and small commercial structures as well as larger buildings.

160 pages, Hardcover
Published July 2000
ISBN: 0393730549
ISBN-13: 9780393730548