A REVIEW OF THE DAMPNESS-RELATED FACTORS THAT AFFECT BUILDING STRUCTURES. CASE STUDY: UNIVERSITY FACILITY BUILDINGS

Abstract

Dampness, which is frequently caused by water ingress from heavy rainfall, building usage, maintenance practice, condensation, or insufficient ventilation, can manifest in a variety of ways, ranging from visible damp patches on walls to less visible but equally insidious effects below the surface. Understanding the factors contributing to dampness is critical for architects, builders, and maintenance professionals looking to protect structures from damaging effects. This paper reports on a finding of unwanted dampness in university facility buildings. The primary goal is to highlight significant issues and propose potential solutions, as well as to raise building owners' awareness of building condition surveys and their relationship to building maintenance management. The condition assessment will bring a wide range of non-destructive equipment to four facility buildings of university. This paper contributed to a better understanding of dampness factors in building structures. It also looks at ways to improve the building's maintenance strategies.