Isiofia, L.A and Obiefuna, Jerry and Ugwu, C.I (2021) Interaction between microbes and facade materials: A review of biodeterioration of facade materials in Enugu, Southeast, Nigeria. AFRICAN RESEARCH JOURNAL OF THE ENVIRONMENT, 4 (2). pp. 73-81.
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Abstract
This paper reviewed the deleterious effects of microorganisms on the façades of buildings in general and Enugu in particular. It defined microbial colonization of facades, explained how it leads to façade failures, the concepts of buildings, building materials and façades, impact of climate on biodegradation of façades and explained the various issues in the interaction.. In doing so it assesses current works on biodeterioration and strategies in Nigeria and beyond with specific impact of their deteriorations on cementitious materials. Included in this review are suggestions on how to broaden the knowledge and understanding the influence of microbes on facade materials to mitigate the impact and highlight some grey areas requiring further inquiries on the discourse.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Geography |
| Depositing User: | Uchenna Eneogwe |
| Date Deposited: | 03 Sep 2025 08:41 |
| Last Modified: | 03 Sep 2025 08:41 |
| URI: | http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/5447 |
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