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Providing practical guidance for homeowners whose properties have been affected by subsidence, or heave, or who are concerned by the potential risk of damage, this second edition has been expanded to include sections on other types of subsidence and causes of damage that are unrelated to foundation movement.



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Frequently asked questions Introduction Causes of cracking Causes of subsidence and heave How your house is built Preventing Damage Subsidence to a neighbouring property Recognising subsidence damage Making a claim The investigation Monitoring The solution Does my house need to be underpinned? Different types of underpinning Having the work done What if things go wrong Buying and selling References Appendix A: Glossary of Technical Terms Appendix B: Relevant organisations Appendix C: Foundation and Superstructure Design

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    A Paperback / softback by Tim Freeman, Richard M.C. Driscoll, G S Littlejohn

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      Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
      Publication Date: 01/12/2001
      ISBN13: 9780727730893, 978-0727730893
      ISBN10: 0727730894
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Providing practical guidance for homeowners whose properties have been affected by subsidence, or heave, or who are concerned by the potential risk of damage, this second edition has been expanded to include sections on other types of subsidence and causes of damage that are unrelated to foundation movement.



      Table of Contents
      Frequently asked questions Introduction Causes of cracking Causes of subsidence and heave How your house is built Preventing Damage Subsidence to a neighbouring property Recognising subsidence damage Making a claim The investigation Monitoring The solution Does my house need to be underpinned? Different types of underpinning Having the work done What if things go wrong Buying and selling References Appendix A: Glossary of Technical Terms Appendix B: Relevant organisations Appendix C: Foundation and Superstructure Design

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