Rehabilitation and Retrofitting of Structures

Defects: These are the flaws that are introduced through poor design, poor workmanship before a structure begins its design life or through inadequate operation and maintenance during its service life Repair: Process of reconstruction and renewal of the existing buildings, either in whole or in part Renovation: Process of substantial repair or alteration that extends a building¿s useful life. Remodeling: Essentially same as renovation ¿ applied to residential structures. Rehabilitation: An upgrade required to meet the present needs ¿ being sensitive to building features and a sympathetic matching of the original construction or the process of repairing or modifying a structure to a desired useful condition. Restoration: The process of re-establishing the materials, form and appearance of a structure. Renovation: Process of substantial repair or alteration that extends a building¿s useful life. Remodeling: Essentially same as renovation ¿ applied to residential structures. Rehabilitation: An upgrade required to meet the present needs ¿ being sensitive to building features and a sympathetic matching of the original construction.