Building Materials

The Building Materials Guide is a comprehensive book offering an in-depth introduction to building materials. In this book you'll find all the information you need to choose the building material best suited to your needs. From Chapter 1 which explains what a building material is and the criteria for choosing one to the following chapters which detail the different categories of traditional and modern materials you will be guided through the mechanical thermal acoustic and chemical properties of materials. In addition you'll discover how materials are formulated and applied as well as quality control and repair and renovation techniques. Finally the book looks at trends and prospects in the field of building materials focusing on new technologies sustainable and environmentally-friendly materials and the challenges and opportunities for the future.