Leaky Roof Plazas Pose Inspection Problems
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- Property Management
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Overview: Plaza construction has been part of the building landscape for quite a few years. Real estate can be used more efficiently when one allows pedestrians and vehicles to utilize the "roof" areas of a below-ground habitable space. This convenience, however, creates an interesting challenge for the design professional, namely, how to keep this habitable space dry over a long period of time in the presence of hydrostatic pressure while also accommodating the abuse and dynamic loading associated with foot and vehicular traffic. The term "plaza" is used to describe several different types of outdoor horizontal areas constructed for human use. Most fall under one of the following categories: Ground plaza, Roof plaza and Roof plaza (grade related). When a conventional roof develops a leak, locating and repairing the failure can be a rather straightforward process, since most materials are exposed to view and accessible and since standing water can be easily swept or drained away. Plaza waterproofing materials, on the other hand, are usually covered and hidden by many other materials and the waterproofing failure is typically in a hydrostatic environment.
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Format: HTML | Date: Jan 2003 | Pages: 1
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