Author: Davies, Hilary

Source: Structural Survey, Volume 16, Number 1, 1998 , pp. 34-38(5)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Abstract:

A popular façade treatment for buildings in Hong Kong is tile cladding. It is used for the majority of low and high-rise residential buildings and the less expensive office developments in lower grade business districts. Mosaic and ceramic tiles are generally durable, versatile, waterproof and need little maintenance. However, tile defects such as dislodgement and water penetration can affect buildings that are only a few years old. The paper examines the typical causes of tiling defects and the range of repair methods that are being adopted in Hong Kong.

Keywords: Building Trade; Housing Estates; Refurbishment

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02630809810210901

Publication date: 1998-01-01

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