Folorunso, C O (2021) Analysis of effectiveness of wooden floor finishes in some residential buildings in Lagos, Nigeria. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(5), pp. 756-765. ISSN 23984708
Abstract
Purpose: Wood is one of the materials that is used for building construction either as structural member or as finishes from ages past to contemporary generation. It is composed of elongated, hollow spindle shaped cells that are arranged parallel to each other along the trunk of a tree. The resistance to water, chemicals, strength properties, appearance and decay rate is dictated by the fibrous cells. The purpose of this paper was to examine the application and use of wooden floor finish (an extract from wood) in residential buildings in Lagos, Nigeria, with a view to determine its effectiveness. Design/methodology/approach: The study adopted a dual stage survey approach before the administration of questionnaire on 100 respondents that were selected through purposive sampling after the initial inquiry on the use of the material from 384 randomly selected samples from the entire population. Findings: The study shows that the material is applied in all interior spaces except bathrooms and toilets. Minimal adoption is also seen in the kitchen area. Users indicate that wooden floor finish requires little maintenance, has low impact on users' health, considered safe-minimal occurrence of home accidents is recorded, has moderate thermal insulation and affordable. Practical implications: The usage has impact on the environment due to continuous lumbering activities and lack of adequate plan for reforestation. This suggests that its sustainability depends on afforestation programmes. Its poor performance in sound insulation, water and fire resistance requires further attention. The maintenance is relatively easy and affordable. Originality/value: The author made a new foray into investigating the performance of wooden floor finish due to its resurgence in the area bearing in mind the unseasoned condition of wood in circulation in the area. Previous adoptions were done by a less aggressive generation of well-trained artisans. Best places for its usage within the interior spaces are identified.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | finish; floor; interior; materials; residential buildings; wood |
| Index terms: | questionnaire, finishes, population, methodology, circulation, programme, survey, building construction, effectiveness, thermal insulation, Lagos, insulation, purposive sampling, residential building, Nigeria, wood, fire resistance |
| Subjects: | energy systems, building materials, construction type, data collection methods, building construction, project controls, demography, urban design, material properties and characteristics, Geography, performance management, traditional and composite building materials, research methods |
| Topics: | Time Control, Quality Management, Design Practice, Urban Studies, Construction Technology, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Construction Materials |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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