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Dampness in Dwellings: Causes, Effects and Remedies(Routledge Focus on Environmental Health)

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This revised and updated book provides a definition of dampness in each of its forms; it details the various potential sources and causes that can result in damage to the building and damage to the health of the occupiers. It is both practical and provides an outline of the possible solutions, looking at aspects of building design and construction that can reduce or avoid the risk of dampness. It also discusses why dampness is a risk to the health of occupiers and so justifies the need to protect health by reducing or removing it. This book: Provides a valuable resource for housing, legal, and medical professionals Discusses possible solutions in aspects of building design and construction that can reduce or avoid the risk of dampness and also the safe removal of mould Provides an explanation of the legal framework in the UK and potential legal remedies for adverse health effects as a result of dampness The new edition of Dampness in Dwellings includes expanded details on the health implications of dampness in the home, legal updates, and new thinking in the wake of the tragic death of Awaab Ishak. It provides a pivotal resource for active professionals in housing, medical, and legal sectors.

Table of Contents:
Series Preface Introduction Table of Cases Foreword Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 What is Dampness? Chapter 3 Sources of Dampness and the Potential Effect on the Structure Chapter 4 Health Effects of Dampness and Mould Chapter 5 Identifying and Remedying the Cause(s) (and Effects) of Dampness Chapter 6 Overview of Dampness and the Law Annex 1 Investigating the Cause/Sources of Dampness Annex 2 Heat Loss Further Reading Index

About the Author :
Dr Stephen Battersby, MBE, is an environmental health practitioner, independent consultant, and advisor and was part of the team that developed the Housing Health and Safety Rating System at Warwick University. Dr Véronique Ezratty, MD, is a medical doctor, health risk assessor in the Group Health, Safety and Prevention Department (DP2SG) of EDF (Electricité de France).


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781040391747
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Routledge
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: Causes, Effects and Remedies
  • ISBN-10: 1040391745
  • Publisher Date: 19 May 2025
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • Series Title: Routledge Focus on Environmental Health


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