ACADEMIA © Seaich for paper: ple, and intereste loom stanuP ocx MATERIAL SELECTION FOR EXTERNAL, FINISHES: A TOOL FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN SOUTH WEST NIGERIA {B Olabode Ogura cB 0 lor downloas with email A. MATERIAL SELECTION FOR EXTERNAL FINISH S: A TOOL FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN SOUTH. SarrRELATED PAPERS IMPLEMENTATION OF MATERIAL SELECTION FOR EXTERNAL FINISHES: A TOOL FOR SUSTAINABILITY, VALUE MANAGEMENT AS IN SOUTH WEST NIGERIA. ANECONOMIC ADERIBIGBE, 0.0. & OGUNMAKINDE, OE, SUSTAINABILT. Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo Stat. Evidence Based Approsch in Abstract Healthcare Facility Design This paper is aimed at providing an insight into the selection of materials for external finishes in Sy oui ale Shak Wes, Niger which willed Ata aa cane stay The rae of deterioration of aerials ‘wed for external finishes inthe South West is alarming as some of the materials could no longer serve the purpose to which they were pul fo use. As a result of this, the materials for external “Finishes need to be carefully selected. The paper reviews the climatic condition of south west sone (of the country. It examines the inclement effects of climatic factors on the materials. 1 also Identifies the type of material to be used for all types of building in the zone as well as the Hauwa ii Aturability ofthe materials. Findings however reveal that, the material to be used in the zone must By Hawa ie bbe that which cam stand the test of time and the atmospheric condhtions ofthe zone. The paper in conclusion makes succinct recommendations as to the procedure 10 be fellowed inthe selection of ‘materials for external finishes in south west, Nigeria, Energy Optimization Through Building Envelope Performance in Hotels Cosmetic Customization of Kano State Luxury Homes, Kano, Nigeria. By Audu Keywords: External finishes, Sustainability, Durability, Climatic factors yNain Bhat INTRODUCTION Building envelopes serve three basic functions. Firs, it acts as a load-bearing component for ENERGY OPTIMIZATION, certain building structures. Second, it provides a barrier between indoor and outdoor environments THROUGH BUILDING ‘Third, it improves the extemal appearance of the building. External wall finishes play a eraial role ENVELOPE in performing these functions, by increasing the durability of the external wall structure; protecting PERFORMANCE. ‘gainat climatic and environmental conditions; and proving. aexthetic exprestion, A. MATERIAL SELECTION FOR EXTERNAL FINISHESace the worst hit by inclement weather inthis part ofthe county due tothe clint conditions of ieee the zone. ‘There are many different types of external wall finishes, such as metal cladding, curtain walls, paint, tiles ete, The selection of extemal wall finishes docs not only depend on time, cost, and Co Gust radoft, but is also determined by the built environment and the climatic conditions in oO EDS which the building is situated. For example, in Southwest zone of the country, where high rainfall ‘s rovorded each year, materials that can withstand the rain penetration are eral inthe selection Cul ded of finishing materials. er creer) CLIMATIC CONDITIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN ZONE OF NIGERIA The climate of Southwest zone is characterized by high rainfill and high humidity, The lemperature ranges is relatively high at around 28°C to 31°C and is fairly during the day and ‘roughout the year. Due to minimal temperature differences, winds ae ight or even non-existence {or longer periods. lowever, heavy precipitation and storms occur frequenly STUDY AREA ‘The study area utilize for this paper is Akure, the capital city of Ondo State, Southwest, Nigeria, Akure has a population of 360,268 (National Population Census, 2006). Using 2% yearly increase, itis expected that by 2015 it would rise to 430, 553 and 475,365 by the year 2020. Its located ‘some 31 km North East of Laos, about 370m above sea level and lis on lonsitude 5° 18’ East and SR ae A. MATERIAL SELECTION FOR EXTERNAL FINISHES: A TOOL FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN SOUTH.ECOSYSTEM AND CLIMATE OF AKURE, ‘The climatic condition of Akue follows the patter of southwestern Nigeria where the climate is influenced mainly by the rain-bearing southwest monsoon winds from the ocean and the dry northwest winds from the Sahara Desert. High temperatures and high humidity also characterize the climate. There are two distinct seasons, the rainy and dry seasons. The rainy season lasts for about seven mouths (April to October). The rinfll s about 152mm per yea. The atmospiet iff Cand a mean annual elaive humidity of aout 80 per SERSOMESAIESSRSTRESS The sol is made up of feruginous tropical sis, Crystalline acid rocks constitute the main paren Imaterl ofthese sis. The main features include a sandy surface horizon underlain by a weakly veloped clayey, motled and occasionally cocreonary subsoil. The si is however sestve erosion and occasional wae logging ast res ofthe ela sub-sol The sols have en exceptional clayey texture, bu combine good reiage an aeration with good property of mosstre tnd RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ‘The research method emphasizes the descriptive findings obtained from the questionnaire which was administered on selected buildings in Akure where some identified building materials were used as extemal finishes The research design objectives ae to 1 anelyse the building materials used for external finishes; 2. Investigate the age of building in relation to the sustainability ofthe material over a period of ime; and 3, analyse the effets of climatic factors on the material ofthe selected buildings ‘The variables forthe analysis of this paper includes: age of building, material composition and type of external finishes, ATOOL FOR SUSTAINABIL A. MATERIAL SELECTION FOR EXTERNAL FINISHESVisual survey Visual surveys were conducted from selected sampling frame comprising of Institutional building, Religious building and Residential building, Information about the age ofthe building, time of last maintenance work carried out if any (whether there is a discoloration, pecfing, fugus growth, cracking and water seepage) were documented. Interview Interview was also conducted to ascertain ifthere has been a e-application ofthe external finishes used or fan additional finishes were applied at the time of this work, EXTERNAL FINISHES Exteral finishes refers to materials which are applied to the exterior surface of an enclosure or a building envelope. An extemal wall finish isthe fist Hine of defense against the elements, Its the last physical clement in building that receives the activities of climatic factors such as rain, sunshine and air (Folorunso, 2006). They are therefore supposed to be weather resistant to elongate A. MATERIAL SELECTION FOR EXTERNAL FINISHES: A TOOL FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN SOUTH.MATERIALS FOR EXTERNAL FINISHES, ‘The matcrals used for extemal finishes can he categorized as follows: 18 Wood based finishes: Plywood, wood cladding, peguetry ete Stone based finishes: Cay ies, viny, pebble dash ee ent hased finishes Glass panels: Curtain walls Aluminium panels: Aluminium composite bond Resin-based matenals Paint: Emulsion, gloss et Synthetic fibres: Polyvinylchloride (PVC) which is one of the most commonly used polymers. Ceramic Wall Tie According to Singer and Singer (1971), ceramic wall tile is a granular press dust of controlled ‘moisture contents. It may be coarse (heterogencous structure) or fine (homogeneous structure). Ceramic wall tiles are fabricated by molding, drying and burning clay mass. Clay fired between 1120*C ~ 1289°C have complete resistance 19 chemical attack, air laden with sall, decomposing, SRSTOSESRLADS ATRIAL TBR ALS, alplOl” RAGA SRA SSAYERLAR PNR HES AL ‘more eltemative, Its therefore recommended according to Aispetov (1986) for some facing and wall finish A. MATERIAL SELECTION FOR EXTERNAL FINISHES: A TOOL FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN SOUTH.A MATERIAL SELECTION FOR EXTERNAL FINISHES: A TOOL FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN SOUTH. PDLA MATERIAL SELECTION FOR EXTERNAL FINISHES: A TOOL FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN SOUTH. PDLA. MATERIAL SELECTION FOR EXTERNAL FINISHES: A TOOL FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN SOUTH. PDLA MATERIAL SELECTION FOR EXTERNAL FINISHES: A TOOL FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN SOUTH. PDLA MATERIAL SELECTION FOR EXTERNAL FINISHES: A TOOL FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN SOUTH. PDLA. MATERIAL SELECTION FOR EXTERNAL FINISHES: A TOOL FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN SOUTH. PDLA MATERIAL SELECTION FOR EXTERNAL FINISHES: A TOOL FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN SOUTH. 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