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| PART I The appraisal process |
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4 | (1) |
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5 | (1) |
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The philosophy of the book |
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6 | (1) |
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Technical content - a cautionary note |
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6 | (1) |
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7 | (30) |
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7 | (1) |
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8 | (3) |
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11 | (7) |
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18 | (11) |
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Effect of condition on value |
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29 | (7) |
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36 | (1) |
| PART II The survey and identifying the problem |
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37 | (292) |
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39 | (20) |
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39 | (1) |
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39 | (3) |
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Relationship with the vendor |
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42 | (1) |
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43 | (2) |
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45 | (8) |
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53 | (1) |
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Time taken to do the survey |
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54 | (1) |
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55 | (4) |
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59 | (42) |
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59 | (1) |
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59 | (1) |
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Assessing the cause of damage |
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60 | (11) |
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Calling in the specialists |
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71 | (1) |
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Reporting on building damage |
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71 | (2) |
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73 | (7) |
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Other forms of building movement |
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80 | (21) |
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101 | (32) |
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101 | (1) |
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Measuring dampness - different methods |
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102 | (5) |
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107 | (5) |
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112 | (6) |
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Condensation - surface and interstitial |
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118 | (8) |
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126 | (1) |
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126 | (1) |
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Thermal insulation and energy conservation |
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127 | (6) |
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Wood rot, wood-boring insects, pests and troublesome plants |
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133 | (18) |
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133 | (1) |
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133 | (6) |
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139 | (4) |
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143 | (5) |
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148 | (3) |
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151 | (34) |
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151 | (1) |
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151 | (2) |
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Different types of pitched roof structure |
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153 | (1) |
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Defects aasociated with pitched roof structures |
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154 | (10) |
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Pitched roof coverings and their defects |
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164 | (6) |
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Other features associated with pitched roofs |
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170 | (7) |
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177 | (8) |
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External joinery and decorations |
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185 | (13) |
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185 | (1) |
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185 | (9) |
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194 | (1) |
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195 | (3) |
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198 | (31) |
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198 | (1) |
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198 | (3) |
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Fire places and chimney breasts |
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201 | (6) |
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207 | (13) |
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220 | (3) |
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223 | (2) |
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Basements, cellars and vaults |
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225 | (4) |
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229 | (54) |
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229 | (3) |
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Cold water supply systems |
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232 | (8) |
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240 | (3) |
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243 | (1) |
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Heating systems - general guidance |
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244 | (1) |
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245 | (4) |
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249 | (2) |
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251 | (1) |
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252 | (5) |
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Oil-fired central heating |
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257 | (1) |
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Coal-fired central heating and room heaters |
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257 | (2) |
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259 | (1) |
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259 | (4) |
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263 | (2) |
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265 | (8) |
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Other methods of sewerage and surface water disposal |
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273 | (3) |
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Above-ground drainage systems |
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276 | (7) |
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External and environmental issues |
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283 | (16) |
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283 | (1) |
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283 | (8) |
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291 | (2) |
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293 | (1) |
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294 | (5) |
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299 | (14) |
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299 | (1) |
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Non-traditional housing and the market |
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300 | (4) |
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Inspecting and advising on non-traditional properties |
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304 | (4) |
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308 | (5) |
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313 | (16) |
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313 | (1) |
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313 | (6) |
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319 | (1) |
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319 | (5) |
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324 | (5) |
| PART III The report and future opportunities |
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329 | (26) |
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331 | (11) |
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331 | (1) |
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332 | (3) |
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335 | (5) |
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340 | (1) |
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341 | (1) |
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342 | (13) |
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342 | (1) |
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342 | (6) |
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Total quality control (TQC) |
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348 | (4) |
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The benefits of new technology |
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352 | (3) |
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