Name/Title
Moisture Problems in Historic Masonry Walls: Diagnosis and TreatmentEntry/Object ID
2008.002.0046Description
Moisture is probably the greatest source of damage to historic buildings. This publication attempts to present sound technical information for architects, building owners, property managers, and others responsible for the care and maintenance of historic buildings. Contents: Fundamentals of moisture in walls -- primary sources of moisture -- movement of moisture in masonry -- moisture content levels -- moisture movement and salts -- moisture conditions -- typical damage to materials from excessive moisture -- diagnosis -- treatments for common problems -- basic considerations in treating moisture problems -- ground water/rising damp -- rain penetration -- rain splash-up -- interior condensation -- salt encrustations.
48 p. : ill., 3 maps ; 28 cm.Collection
Historic Charleston Foundation LibraryAcquisition
Accession
2008.002.Source or Donor
New Library Catalog Records (2008)Acquisition Method
Found in CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
BookNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Building construction, Protection of buildings, Dampness in buildings, Masonry--Moisture, Historic buildings--Maintenance and repair, Walls--MoistureBook Details
Author
Smith, Baird M.Publisher
U.S. Dept. of InteriorCall No.
TH9031 .S65 1984LCCN
84600276Notes
Date: 1984?Location
Location
Shelf
BooksRoom
Margaretta P. Childs ArchivesBuilding
Missroon HouseCategory
PermanentDate
February 7, 2023Category
PermanentLocation
Shelf
Books, BooksRoom
Margaretta P. Childs ArchivesBuilding
Missroon HouseCategory
PermanentGeneral Notes
Note
Notes: Bibliography: p. 45-48.
For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O.
Two copies (one at Easement Manager's desk).
Published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Preservation Assistance Division.
Status: ShelfCreated By
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April 25, 2008Updated By
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February 17, 2023