Material to improve cement/sand renders for buildings
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Citation
HKIA journal: the official journal of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects (香港建築師學報), no.38, 2004, pp. 30-33
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to share my experience as an architect, a developer and a contractor with fellow architects and engineers who specialise in design, specification and project management.
While prior research published by specialists from different nations tends to be a function of speicific environmental factors of the author, they are not specific to construction practice in humid climate such as Hong Kong. Often, good designers are often engulfed by variation claims due to consultants' poor detailing, wrong material specifications and technical conflicts. However, this is my observation with limited dimension and is for easy reference only.
Since late 70s, Hong Kong's flourishing property market and mild weather permitted designers laxity on technical issues relating to dynamics of wall and themal performance. After the Asian economic downfall in 1997, speculative boom has become a thing of the past and buildings are once again for living. Most owners are financially locked into their property, forcing them to reside in it for a long duration. Focus on workmanship; good thermal performance, low maaintenance costs and lasting durability are becoming key factors that will symbolise buildings of quality
(1) Moisture problems
(2) Admixture materials
(a) Water resistance screed
(b) Building repair
(3) Economic and costs
(4) Conclusion
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Article
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Date
2004
Language
en