Case 1
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Introduction
Organic Growth at Damp Areas
Type of Building: Institutional
In this case, there is a PVC pipe attached to the external façade of Shanghai plaster. Greenish algae and organic growth was found most intensely on the portion of where the pipe fitting was enters the building from the external. Dampness and moisture was also found at the region where the pipe connects to the wall.