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Trevor Rushton
Director
Building Pathology Group
Watts
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Lists of deleterious materials are forever longer and varied. However, concrete, asbestos and woodwool remain the most common items that may significantly affect the value of a property or the health and safety of its occupants.
The Service typically includes:
1. Concrete
- Stage 1 Concrete Healthcheck to identify the presence of High Alumina Cement [HAC] and/or chlorides
- Stage 2 Corrosion assessment of structure and/or concrete cladding where significant chlorides are present
- Stage 2 HAC Strength and Durability assessment.
2. Asbestos
- All
types of asbestos surveys with advice on condition
and repair
- Preparation
of Asbestos Registers
- Preparation
of schemes for abatement works including specifications,
tender and contract administration.
- Advise on management of asbestos.
3. Woodwool
- Stage 1 Survey to identify the use of woodwool slabs
- Stage 2 Investigation to assess the structural, fire and corrosion performance where used as a permanent shutter.
4. Other specific deleterious materials.
Why Watts?
Due
to its scope of service and network, Watts
offers its clients commercially-aware and pragmatic
advice. This independent service can be an integral
part of a Watts building survey or may be commissioned
on a stand-alone basis. The surveys are undertaken by
engineers and surveyors experienced in all forms of
construction (Concrete and Woodwool) and specialists
trained to meet new legislation (Asbestos). The survey
reports include an interpretation of results and a focus
on the conclusions in a clear and practical manner.
Where appropriate, recommendations with costs for remedial
works are also given.
Contact Address:
Trevor Rushton FRICS FBEng
LONDON
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