Course: Building Pathology: The Science Behind Why Buildings Fail

Timber grows naturally and takes a long time to mature into usable building material. Defects could happen inherently due to natural occurrence that affected the tree throughout its history. A …

Timber members that were designed well and properly used can last a lifetime. However, over time the timber members especially floors can start to show signs of wear and tear …

In the previous article, we have established that humidity plays a vital role in causing condensation that is commonly attributed to damage to building material. Now we are going to …

Dampness is the presence of unwanted water or moisture in or on building elements or materials. The source of dampness can be from condensation, from leaks, or from anywhere that …

Metal and associated moisture-related defects risks Metal is used in construction in various forms and products. It appears as an end product such as structural steel beams and columns, as …

A building pathologist works to identify the reasons why certain parts or elements of a building fail and will be able to specify the correct remedial measure to reinstate those …

A building pathologist uses the scientific method to understand the causes of failure. They will be using the systematic steps of the scientific method to confirm their observation and diagnosis …

Timber is ‘converted’ into usable building products like planks and beams. There are several ways that a single piece of log can be cut into timber, and the purpose is …

In order to answer this question, it is important to acknowledge that buildings are designed and constructed from a multitude of different components, joined and mixed together to form a …