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Discussion Forum : Building Construction - Section 2 (Q.No. 30)
30.
Dampness causes
efflorescence
bleaching of paints
crumbling of plaster
growth of termites
All of these.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Suresh said:   3 years ago
First of all, efflorescence is caused by excess of alkalis in cement in powder form, so it can't be due to dampness, the later ones are defects in respective areas of plaster and paints so suitable one is termites.

WASEEM SANGI said:   3 years ago
Here, the answer should be all of these.

Lalji said:   7 years ago
Please explain the correct answer.

Meenal said:   7 years ago
Yes, All options are correct.

Anirban said:   7 years ago
All of the above is correct.

Ankit said:   7 years ago
Yes, all the above are correct.

Vikash prajapati said:   8 years ago
ALL OPTION IS CORRECT.

- Dampness causes efflorescence of bricks, tiles of stones.
- It makes the plaster weak.
- It may cause bleaching and flaking of paint due to the formation of coloured patches.
- It causes corrosion of metals.
- It promotes the growth of termites.

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