Guidelines on safe and efficient structural repairs to domestic buildings

ASUCplus, 2015
Guidelines on safe and efficient structural repairs to domestic buildings Download document

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Civil & Structural Supplement

Abstract

Offers ASUC guidance to ensure the safety and reduce the impact on others of structural repairs on domestic buildings. Looks at main construction techniques (brick stitching, resin bonding, reinforced brickwork, anchors with cementitious grouting and lateral restraint techniques), temporary works, health and safety, the project team, procurement, insurance, guarantees and domestic property owner considerations.

Author

Purcell, G., Roberts, I. and Withers, R.

History

Edition 1, August 2015.

Subjects

  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Underpinning
  • Tunnelling and underpinning

Publisher History

Formerly known as the Association of Specialist Underpinning Contractors (ASUC). This independent trade association promotes professional and technical competence within the subsidence industry. Also includes specialist domestic services for underpinning and subsidence repair techniques, engineered foundation solutions and retrofit basement construction.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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