Building In Ghana: Rising Water Dampness Treatment I Fence Wall & Interior Walls Damp Proofing 

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Tnx. That’s some deep information

Good lesson

Wow grass helps with that? Thanks for this info

edrin kalema: My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

Greetings Joe, I thought you had to damp proofing membrane at foundation level. Is this what happens when there is membrane laid?

@@jennifermcleod3802 hello Jennifer, it is also very good practice to waterproof the foundation and prevent dampness caused by GROUND WATER. Basically dampness is comes from two water sources, 1) is ground water and 2) rainwater. Ground water can be prevented by waterproofing the foundations I.e by applying waterproofing paint bitumen or polythene sheet for the foundations. This method is commonly used in basement construction and for foundations in waterlog areas to prevent raising damp. The second source of dampness is rainwater splashing onto the exterior walls . This usually happened when your outside yard have been concreted over. so when it rains it splashes onto the exterior house wall , from the floor, causing dampness on the base of the wall, and overtime causes dampness . To prevent this , the polythene sheets used in the foundations should also be extended into the external house walls, about 150mm above the finish outside ground level . This is known as the damp proof course These should prevent dampness. But if you live in a heavily water logged area , you should consider installing ‘French drains pipes’ close to and around the house to collect raising ground water and channel the water to a gutter.

@@joemensah9557 Thank you for your prompt response.

Hi Joe Mensah, what’s the name of the waterproof membrane pls? I’m having this same problem

@@kofiasare4672 are you facing problems with your existing house or is the house under construction?

Thank you 🙏

Eric Anku: Thank you for the complement. I entire fence wall was plastered. However, only the lower section of the main building was treated and plastered.

You Ghanaians are very funny. A house is not something to be constructed like a toy or doll house. The project must be inspected at every crucial stage. Why is damp proof course (dpc) inspection not mandatory in Ghana? And then you talk about "all houses in Ghana have this problem" ! Goodness gracious! How can someone spend thousands of dollars on a house without following proper building procedures. Ladies (& gentlemen), always have a QUALIFIED architect supervising your construction instead of leaving it in the hands of a foreman and indisciplined workers. Stop cutting corners to save money. The following stages of construction must be inspected by a qualified inspector. 1. Foundation (excavations) 2. Damp proof course and membranes - (dpc) / (dpm) 3. Drains - before they are covered 4.External wall before plastering 5. Roof structure 6. After completion of the building. A building should never be occupied before it passes all inspections.

@@zazaland: What country are you from? You mean to tell there's no water dampness issues in your country? Even the so called developed countries like USA have encountered water dampness. I'm happy for you and your country. The whole world solute you.

@@AshantiQueen its not about which country I'm from. It's about we Africans learning from one another. Don't always look for commenters who only say good things or compliment and praise you without pointing out your mistakes. A mistake pointed out is an opportunity for someone else to learn what should be done to avoid the problem. Water dampness exists in some US homes (and tends to be in houses with basement foundations) but it's never overlooked during construction. Please watch this video. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cWy5HzfJF-c.html

Sampson Paintsil: You alway give great advise. I really appreciate it. Thank you.

@@AshantiQueen you are so welcome 🙏

Also bitumen paint on foundations up to 12 feet above ground level

Bought one for plastering recently. 150 cedis per litre 😂. It's like cocaine price

4Ever Home: Indeed. Thanks bro.

Which company is doing it and van u share cost estimate

@@clementosei6294 sure will look for it and post it

Details please

Can that be done....now that the structure is up....share your thought...

Yes, It is called a French drain. to carry unground water away from foundation.

Tomodachi Homes Ghana: For sure. I hate the look of it.

Probably so. But at least it’s not an eyesore for now.

How us it for existing building

@@clementosei6294 yes

@@clementosei6294 Its always best to add waterproof chemicals to the mortar mixture but a lot of our masons lack the technical knowledge on these key steps.