What is Dampness | Harmful Effects of Dampness

Dampness: The Access or penetration of moisture contents inside a building through its walls, floors or roof is known as dampness.

Harmful Effects of Dampness :

Dampness is not only harmful for the building itself but also for the inhabitants of the building . So it is very important to make a building damp proof.

Following are some common ill or harmful effects which dampness may cause.

• It Causes dry rot to the wooden portion of the building. Dry rot
  is a fungal disease that causes timber to become brittle and crumble into powder.
• It causes Corrosion of metals used in construction .
• It causes peeling off or removal of plaster.
• It causes the paints to get blistered.
• It causes floors of the building to remain ugly.
• All Electric Installations get destroyed.
• It reduces the life of the structure as  a whole.
• It causes unhygienic conditions for the occupants of the building.