Safety of Building Materials: A Guide to Eco-friendly Building Materials (Second Edition)

Author: (English) Steve Covey
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: The authors start from the environmental issues that people commonly concern, introducing problems in the living environment from the perspective of protecting resident health. They focus on the potential hazards that some materials in residential buildings may pose to the human body, and also discuss the environmental issues that may arise from the production, use, and disposal of certain materials. Some methods for evaluating material performance are proposed, and specific guidance on the evaluation and use of different materials in various parts of a house (from walls, roofs, doors and windows to floors, and even sanitary facilities) is provided. This also includes suggestions for handling harmful building materials used in past structures (such as asbestos, lead, etc.). This book is a collective creation by a group of experts with expertise in environmental science, medicine, architectural design, and construction. They have extensive experience in their respective fields and have served in relevant international and British institutions. This book serves as a valuable reference for those involved in construction, building material production, government environmental management departments, and policy-making personnel. Some chapters also provide necessary knowledge and helpful reference opinions for residents on how to properly select renovation materials when decorating their new homes.