Investigating Dampness Problem In The Institutional Building

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Date
2006-06
Authors
Ngah Abdul Wahab, Suriani
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Universiti Sains Malaysia
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The subject of Building Pathology is growing in importance. One of the building function is to prevent the water penetration and to give envelop to the occupants. Dampness is one of the most common defects found in the building especially in tropical climate country and it occurs through many reasons. In the tropical region of the world dampness in building is as much as problem as in temperate climate. It result invisible wetting of walls, ceilings and floors, blistering paint, bulging plaster, mould on the surface and fabrics and sulphate attack on the brickwork. It also adversely affects the living condition of occupier, cost rapid deterioration on building material and components, may lead to structural problems, degrade finishes and result in deterioration in furniture, fixtures and fittings. This dissertation i~ aim to understand on the causes, sources and effects of the dampness problem to the building. This study attempts to provide a guide on investigating dampness occur at the institutional building. Tools and equipments has been explore to suit with the approach during the investigation. Three case studies (Library Building UiTM Perlis, FSPU Annexe Building UiTM Perak and Tekun Hostel Building, USM Penang) has been carried out which includes all the investigation procedure, method of investigation and result from the investigation. The studies also diagnose the dampness problem and suggested the possible remedial work which can follow by the occupants or the owner of the building. The correct diagnosis of the cause of dampness is not always easy and many factors can be playing apart and it will effect on the functional of the building. Stage 1 and stage 2 investigations will identify the symptoms and possible causes of the dampness problem. Stage 3 and 4 will detailed the investigation and it will help to predict the actual causes of the dampness including remedial work to be carried out. Detail investigation and laboratory analysis on the material is required to confirm the actual dampness problem.
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Investigating dampness occur , at the institutional building.
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