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Causes, Prevention And Treatment Of Damp On Building
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It has been clearly identified that one of the agent that easily deteriorate building structure, weaken the strength of the component of building and shorten the life-span of building is “DAMPâ€, which may occur in different dimension therefore, this project is centred on causes of damp, prevention of damp and the necessary treatment needed for the structure that has been severely affected with damp in makoko, yaba area of Lagos state. This research connotes that the main causes of damp are: rain penetration, rising damp, condensation, humidity, roof leakage and lack of drainage. To achieve the objective of this study, four research questions were raised. The survey research design was adopted using observation technique. A checklist was used for data collection. Based on the findings it was concluded that there is need to prevent and treat damp in building in makoko area of Yaba local government in Lagos state so as to have an healthy environment and also to prolong life of structures. Recommendations were made for prevention and treatment of damp in this area based on the reviewed literature.
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]Purpose of the StudyThe essence of this study is to:1. Identify the causes of damp in buildings in makoko area of Yaba local government in Lagos state.2. Identify the effects of damp on buildings in makoko area of Yaba local government in Lagos state.3. Measures for preventing the damp in order to improve the life span of the buildings in makoko.4. Proffer the proper treatment to the buildings that are affected by da ... Continue reading---
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]Purpose of the StudyThe essence of this study is to:1. Identify the causes of damp in buildings in makoko area of Yaba local government in Lagos state.2. Identify the effects of damp on buildings in makoko area of Yaba local government in Lagos state.3. Measures for preventing the damp in order to improve the life span of the buildings in makoko.4. Proffer the proper treatment to the buildings that are affected by da ... Continue reading---
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