Cleaning exterior masonry: developing and implementing a strategy
Digest 449 Part 1
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Digest
Abstract
The techniques and materials used in cleaning the exteriors of buildings present many problems and risks: to cleaning operatives, to the public and the environment and to the buildings themselves. This digest, in two parts, describes the hazards in cleaning operations that should concern building owners, landlords, project managers, specifiers, and building and cleaning contractors, and makes suggestions for good practice. It is relevant to all types of buildings, including private, public and historic buildings. The first part outlines the approach that should be taken to managing cleaning projects, the types of cleaning (broadly), choosing cleaning methods, specification and tendering criteria, research and trial cleaning, and analyses the cleaning of a building as a process. Part 2 categorises a range of widely used cleaning methods, highlights key issues, and describes the problems and risks associated with each method.
Author
Murray, M. Pryke, S. and Yates, T.
History
Replaces - BRE Digest 280 and 113.
ISBN
9781860814075
Subjects
- Materials
- Building maintenance
- Legal issues and management
- Bricks/blocks
- Planned maintenance
Publisher History
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
Information
NBS
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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