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Which instruments should surveyors use to monitor moisture condition?

Ralph F. Burkinshaw (Chartered Building Surveyor and Damp Investigator based in London, UK)

Structural Survey

ISSN: 0263-080X

Article publication date: 1 February 2004

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Abstract

This paper discusses the concept of “monitoring” moisture content (MC) as a surveying aid in connection with appraisal of buildings and when assessing the drying out of buildings, for example, after flooding damage. It also presents the findings of testing of various instruments to record the drying out of brick, timber and cement screed specimens. Conclusions are drawn on the most appropriate methods for the surveyor to use when monitoring the MC of construction materials.

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Citation

Burkinshaw, R.F. (2004), "Which instruments should surveyors use to monitor moisture condition?", Structural Survey, Vol. 22 No. 1, pp. 7-19. https://doi.org/10.1108/02630800410530891

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2004, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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