Repair & Renovation Guide 7 è The structural strength and stability (resistance to loads and mechanical stress, earthquakes, etc.,) given the correct initial design, material selection and construction process. è The waterproofing of the exterior/shell. A well-maintained building will have properly addressed the issues of the exterior waterproofing, the rainwater runoff, the water sealing of the roof and the building facades, its perimeter seal at ground level. è The increase of its life span. The maintenance of a building should not be neglected after the completion of construction, helping to maintain the building in good condition throughout its life. è The healthy atmosphere inside the building. With proper and timely maintenance, the successful adjustment of all those factors that contribute to the creation of comfort and hygienic conditions in the house (air quality, absence of humidity and mold, elimination of room-to-room wide temperature variations, etc.) is achieved. è The thermal comfort of the interior. The thermal comfort of the interior. A well-insulated building (walls, floors, ceilings, doors and window frames), in combination with a well-designed heating and cooling system, but also the best possible architectural design (size of frame openings, orientation of facades, and shading of the surrounding area), all result in the conservation of temperature and humidity at levels such as to ensure the health of the occupants, but also the prolonged good condition of the house or building. The construction date of the structure The materials used during construction The material quality of the construction & their application The type of building (concrete & brick, stone, aircrete, cement board wood or metal frame etc.) The type and extent of the repairs already applied to the building The location of the structure The construction type The construction materials The use and purpose of the structure The maintenance and repair of the structure The building or residence maintenance depends on: The life span of a residence or a building, in general, depends on: The definition of repair is the very important action we take to restore damages caused to a structure due to lack of maintenance. The repairs can be avoided with planned maintenance (PM) that we organize in timely fashion and we follow with regular maintenance of the structure. The goal of proper maintenance of a building or residence pertains to: Maintenance: How, what and why
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