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The Research on the Influence of the Amount of Defects and Reclamations in the Range of Civil Engineering to the Guarantee Period

Vladislav Varmuza
Transactions of the VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, Civil Engineering Series
2011, Volume 11, Issue 2, Pages 144-154
Doi: 10.2478/v10160-011-0034-7
The research was focused on 120 buildings from the range of housing, industrial and public in last 10 years. Stability defects, defects of roofing, technical equipment, water proofing as well as erosion of surfaces have been analysed in accordance to the type of building system (construction). This article adverts to related economical and legal aspects for the proper determination of the guarantee period. An example of statistical and graphical presentation follows. To conclude, there is a statement, that there is no technical reason for prolonging guarantee period within 57 months.
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