Building Facades: A Guide to Common Defects in Tropical C...
Chew, Yit Lin Michael / Kang, Lai Hiong / Wong, Chung Wan
Much attention has been given to the increasing number of defects on building facades in relation to the construction industry's growing use of large panel curtain walls. This book highlights the various types of defects commonly found on building facades under tropical conditions. The facade elements discussed include natural stone, glass, metal sheeting, plaster and tiling. The causes of defects, such as poor workmanship, inadequate design a...