Various causes of dampness in building

Dampness in building is one of the important aspects to consider during building design. Because if neglected, it will affect the building structure adversely and will create unhygienic condition for the persons living in that building. Penetration of water into the building components (such as walls, floors, roof or basement etc) is the primary cause of dampness.

The three primary causes of dampness in building are

Poor quality of construction material

Bad design

Faulty construction or bad workmanship