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4. DAMP-PROOFING
4.1 Introduction
` One Of the Basic REQUIREMENT of a building is that it
Should Remain Dry or Free from Moisture traveling
through Walls, Roofs or Floors.
` Dampness is the presence of hygroscopic or gravitational
moisture.
` Dampness gives rise to unhygienic or conditions,
apart from reduction in strength of structural
components of the building.
4. DAMP-PROOFING