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.
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It causes Corrosion of metals used in construction .
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It causes peeling off or removal of plaster.
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It causes the paints to get blistered.
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It causes floors of the building to remain ugly.
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All Electric Installations get destroyed.
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It reduces the life of the structure as a whole.
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procedure ?
experiments?
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