Building In Ghana: Finding Solution To Water Dampness

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Building In Ghana: Finding Solution To Water Dampness_A Major Issue In Ghana!

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Building In Ghana: Finding Solution To Water Dampness_A Major Issue In Ghana. Could this be the solution to water dampness? I know this is probably not a permanent solution but for now, the cosmetic work will put an end to the eyesore. The cement was mixed with waterproof chemical before apply the tiles.

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@estellwakey8813 11 ай бұрын

Uganda has used dump proof membrane for building including clay bricks in the foundation! Am surprised many in Ghana are experiencing this problem

@AshantiQueen 11 ай бұрын

Most don't or don't know there's a solution. It's hard to fix the problem once the house is built.

@nanabrimpong3485 11 ай бұрын

@@AshantiQueen was this job done by Kane and his team? Because I remember seeing them talking about all this dump proof chemical they added to the mortar to prevent this. I even recommended this process to many people. Looking at it as you also said the tiling is not really the solution for this but to just cover it and give a good cosmetic look because the dump is rising from the ground up the cement walls. I was told using query dust blocks and mixing the mortar for the foundation with query dust instead of sand is also a very good solution in addition to more cement in the mortar mix. when they use less cement and more sand this also happens and you cancecencsee the cracks in the walls and the mortar splitting. I was shocked to see how they plastered an already plastered wall to hide the issue and now The whole plastering is coming off the was as you showed us in your other video when cutting the coconut tree. I was told if your coconut tree is a female it needs a male next to it to make more fruits or vice versa for pollination purposes. Because they also have their types for producing. else it's hard to get more fruits from it. I found it strange to hear this but many have said the same. But these building artisans have really cost you a lot of money and wasted a lot of your resources and money too. Sometimes looking at this I feel some people should be arrested. could you imagine having kids playing around that wall and so that peeling motor slate comes down? I am a bit disappointed by Kwame and his Team honestly. These Are the risks you face being abroad and building at home. Even in your presence you told them one thing and agreed but they did something else. how can they tell you it's galvanised and give you something that's not? you need a refund for your money. I remember you even had to replace the main gate to your house. I think you should be having agreement and paying them as the job is progressing or they finish to your satisfaction before they get paid else they will mess you up all the time. I know you're in control but it breaks my heart seeing all that money being wasted on unnecessary things that could have been avoided. Than money could have gone into other beneficial things for you. This is how they behave especially when they know you are living abroad. Another lady from London is going through the same issues as you. I will send you her video link.

@cashempiregh 11 ай бұрын

Living in Ghana sometimes is like hell, people don't do quality work for you at all. some of them are evil minds...They will let you waste your money on unnecessary things

@AshantiQueen 11 ай бұрын

@aqualilaablekuma: For sure. It's very hard to find honest people.

@doreenbandoh1642 11 ай бұрын

These guys are so wicked & none of them cares.

@Kay-wi7tn 11 ай бұрын

It will surprise you to know we have lived with this problem for ages and still doing the same thing. It is no rocket science, a waterproof bitumen mat/sheet is what is used in most places (also in the developed countries) right on the foundation concrete before laying blocks or bricks. Can't nothing be ever simpler than that.

@gusmotorsports 11 ай бұрын

Basically lay down a large sheet of plastic.

@errolsamuels1619 11 ай бұрын

Basically they employ artisans who don't know what the hell they are doing or they deliberately ignore it to save a few cedis.

@Kay-wi7tn 11 ай бұрын

@@errolsamuels1619 I would go for the former cos how much can bitumen mats cost plus the job owner is made to supply the materials most of the time. These are artisans with no technical acumen.

@Chacha355 10 ай бұрын

Even with the damp proof membrane, it still doesn't work sometimes

@gusmotorsports 10 ай бұрын

@@Chacha355 if done correctly you won't have any dampness issues.

@josephbrown1573 11 ай бұрын

These are all the problems I had when I was building my house in Nigeria ! I spent so much money redoing all the mistakes it was draining ! I have had remodeling done on my house in the US and it was a eye opener . The average person does not know anything about building techniques and in America I was so appreciative of the inspector who had to come and inspect and sign off before the next stage of remodeling could commence . In Africa you just hope things are being done right and 50% of the time they are not. I saw a video where a guy building in Ghana had the concrete and stone mix for his floors poured on bare soil !I now know that without a moisture barrier the floor will suck up moisture like a sponge!!

@AshantiQueen 11 ай бұрын

I am sorry hear about your experience. The difference between quality of work in US and in some of our countries is major. We have the potential/skills but some people just don't care. They do whatever they can do to cut corners. All the best. Thanks for watching.

@AfricanUSA-th9ov 11 ай бұрын

Yes. You Have To Get A REGISTERED License Contractor That Will Cost More But License And Bonded. I Learn My Lessons Too Trying To Use Handy Man In USA That Didn't Know What He Was Doing. I Ended Up Getting A REGISTERED License Contractor To Remodeled My Whole House. Gutted 2 Bathroom, Kitchen And My Flooring, Sliding Door And Windows Here In USA. I Also Just Fenced My Lands In Lagos Nigeria Across From The Atlantic Ocean Beach. I Am Having Problems With Who Is Going To Build My Retirement Home In Nigeria

@AshantiQueen 11 ай бұрын

@@AfricanUSA-th9ov: Thanks for sharing your experiences. You're doing a wonderful job. I need a licensed contractor for I'm looking to purchase in the California. Where in the US are you?

@pattunde577 4 ай бұрын

U right

@Noble724 9 ай бұрын

One thing I learnt for sure is when you are building you have to be on site

@Uncle-Basil 11 ай бұрын

In my opinion, one of the best ways to fix this issue after the fact is the injection method (at least that's what I think they call it). They drill holes around the base of the foundation and then pump in a damp proof chemical, which when dry, forms a barrier to prevent dampness from rising up through the blocks. There are a couple of videos that talk about it on KZfaq...one is "BUILDING IN GHANA || PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS | CONTRACTORS RECOMMENDATIONS || DON‘T WASTE MONEY" see at 11:52. Of course, to avoid this altogether you should add a damp proof membrane to the foundation as the house is being built...if you don't do that, it becomes difficult to fix. --- ps. the solutions in this video will only hide the problem, it will not solve it.

@AshantiQueen 11 ай бұрын

@GP-xw1jy: I concur. Thanks for watching and for your comment.

@czogg99 11 ай бұрын

@@AshantiQueen Its like you building this house twice. Is the damp problem wide spread in your locality or just your home.

@surfcitiz 10 күн бұрын

An advise word from a damp surveyor: first resolve the issue of the surface water drainage so the water flows outwards of the elevations, second ensure there is DPC installed or inject it, third ensure the ground level is below the level of DPC, fourth, ensure the external render does not extend below the level of DPC so it does not allow for the moisture to bridge the level of DPC, fifth, ensure any render above the level of DPC has drip edges installed so the rainwater does not penetrate the render below.

@maame2785 11 ай бұрын

The tiles are beautiful. Hopefully, the dampness is corrected. This way, the tiles stay in place..

@AshantiQueen 11 ай бұрын

@maame2785. Hopefully. Either I cove it with tiles or paint over it like a lot of homes in Ghana. Thanks for your comment.

@GhanabaKwaku 11 ай бұрын

08:40 I can’t believe you got me saying “Bless you” to a KZfaq video 😂😂😂. I hope you feel better soon, Queen!

@AshantiQueen 11 ай бұрын

@GhanabaKwaku: 😂 No worries. I can use the virtual blessings. Thanks for watching.

@darlinkwawood2296 11 ай бұрын

I have watched all of your videos. You are indeed a strong and independent woman. Thanks for the work. May you live longggggggggggg to enjoy your sweet. Amen 🙏🏿.

@AshantiQueen 11 ай бұрын

@darlinkwawood2296: Amen 🙏 Bless your heart. Thanks for watching.

@zackmc9940 11 ай бұрын

Hi I have see what happen to your house As builder myself I don't think u are solving the problem but u are increasing it more putting wall ties My opinion is to dig side of the building and inject the wall with water proof and above the cracking lines with iron mech and break the top plaster in between the damp line and plaster Leave it for 3 months u will see the result at the end I am leaving in London but I from South Africa but I build my house in Ghana Community 25 I did it myself Thanks

@pattunde577 4 ай бұрын

I learnt no matter the landscape conditions, u have to waterproof the foundation before anything

@sampsonndah4477 9 ай бұрын

You can buy permagad dampproof cream and an expert can inject it into the mortar joints all around the walls. The dampproof cream will form a barrier to stop the dampness from rising and also dry the walls. Its an expensive option but it worth it.

@YenkoAfrica 11 ай бұрын

Hi Sis. Thank you for this very educative video! You are a real trooper. May the most High continue to bless you! 🙏🏾👍🏾👸🏾🌼

@AshantiQueen 11 ай бұрын

@YenkoAfrica. It's always a pleasure to see your comment. Thank you sis. God bless you.

@YenkoAfrica 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome Sis!@@AshantiQueen

@ucok3951 11 ай бұрын

The Crack in your building is due to bad foundation. A raft; cement with stones should have been use for the foundation to prevent the wall Crack. The tiles should do the water on wall problem. Tell your workers to be careful when ever they break the wall to install doors, pipes or anything that requires breaking the wall, because it will continue to cause damage to it due to bad foundation and may cause the building to collapse.

@AshantiQueen 11 ай бұрын

I was there during the foundation. The cement was mixed with chippings. I purchased a number of truck loads of chips. The side I showed is the only side with the cracks, most likely due to not enough cement in the sand. Thanks for watching.

@georgetitus-glover6228 11 ай бұрын

One will never understand until u embark on similar journey-I feel your pain, sister!

@Abidjan-weekly 11 ай бұрын

All over Africa, there is this problem…..And no, water proof membrane or tile won’t fix this because the moisture is too much and will split the tiles and they will start falling. In Africa, we need to build with mud bricks and stone….when the Europeans came they understood this and most of the buildings they made, were with bolder stones and even till today, you won’t see this problem in their constructions.

@thetwosticks2479 11 ай бұрын

Sista if you build like we build in Jamaica no one would have this problem. You dont need no so called damp proofing. No mesh. No plaster. You need the blocks to rendered. Also the way blocks are made in Ghana is not correct and all of the blocks are not filled. None of that can be fixed. They build poorly

@buildingwithtony7936 11 ай бұрын

What is so special about building in Jamaica

@thetwosticks2479 11 ай бұрын

@@buildingwithtony7936 well we are great builders that is what is special. No one’s walls would ever look like that. That house was not properly built and the walls were obviously not flashed. If they were that would never have happened. The fact that they have to use chemicals to coat the house proves that they are not skilled. I notice that these chemicals are used in Ghana a lot. I am sorry poor builders.

@broaikings9527 11 ай бұрын

once its not done on a foundation, it therefore becomes a bit difficult to get rid of it

@raspaintingdecorating4377 11 ай бұрын

The builders appear to be very untidy what is looking good. I would have them do the wall treatment and leave it for a while like 6 months before covering it up. That summer hut will look fabulous when finished. What area are you in my dear?

@AshantiQueen 11 ай бұрын

@raspaintingdecorating4377. Thanks for your comment. Around McCarthy.

@petersonnyoro459 11 ай бұрын

Good Job.I love yr resilience as a lady.Kenyan watching u from Oceania 👏👏👏

@AshantiQueen 11 ай бұрын

@petersonnyoro459. Thank you so much. God bless you.

@truemamle6184 11 ай бұрын

I wish you can get stones instead to cover it all because sometimes it can appear at the top of the tiles and continue moving up , I hope this works for you though, congratulations the house is beautiful

@kgravgrav8496 11 ай бұрын

That’s very severe. If this is coming from rain water via the roof then you should slop the roof so water falls 1 meter away from the building. But if this is coming via the drain pipes located at the side of the building then you need to ensure that the evacuation of water runs out towards the exterior of the building.

@owusukwabena383 7 ай бұрын

The fact is I feel sorry for You (money wasted). I've watched your first video on the rising damp solution, and I was like oooooh nooo 🙅‍♂️... Installing tiles won't solve the problem. The problem needs to be solved from the foundation. I would have suggested a waterproof membrane or Polystyrene insulation...

@villageboydee 11 ай бұрын

Update video 👀 Your estate is coming along nice.

@AshantiQueen 11 ай бұрын

Yes it is. I'm thankful. Thanks for watching.

@deegee7750 11 ай бұрын

Just one of the few issues with projects like these. But wishing you strength to see it through to the end! Almost done now, looking good. Did you change the gate?

@AshantiQueen 11 ай бұрын

@deegee7750: I changed the gate about 2 years ago. I made a video about it. Thanks for the well wishes.

@kwadwoefah2014 11 ай бұрын

Cladding doesn't solve dampness, irrespective of what was used, tiles, stones, etc. What cladding does is hide the problem temporarily. Unfortunately, you would need to take off all the cladding and plastering because there is only one treatment for rising dampness and that is repairing or installing a damp-proof course (dpc). I didn't mention penetrating and lateral dampness because most of our problems come from the ground. I spent thousands trying to fight it the wrong way, unfortunately, I have been quoted quite a lot of money to do it the right way. If you would like to cut down costs, get someone in the UK or the US to buy you some dry rods or damp-proof cream they would be used for the injection.

@Afrikaislife 11 ай бұрын

We all need to do our homework before we entrust our hard earned money to unscrupulous builders. West Africa is in the tropics, rising damp is part of the course. The only way to prevent it if you decided to use cement blocks, is to lay down a lining (a vapor barrier). It's extremely effective. People should consider switching to rammed earth blocks instead.

@AshantiQueen 11 ай бұрын

@Kwadwofah2014: All the cladding/plastering were removed, treated, and re-plastered. See previous videos on my channel. The other walls are good except the walls featured in the video. I'm in the US. I will ask about the dry rods/damp-proof cream. Is your water dampness issue resolved? If not, what is you plan?

@morlico1234 11 ай бұрын

Don't you think the wall should have been rough so the tiles hold stronger?

@AshantiQueen 11 ай бұрын

The wall was not smooth. The tiles are holding very strong. The tile were installed a year ago. I'm just have a little break from work to edit my videos.

@webb6415 11 ай бұрын

if you don't dry it out first the facade will fall off

@estellwakey8813 11 ай бұрын

Covering is not going to solve the problem! Those walls need to be treated with dip proof chemical, it’s your best bet! But you missed the solution at foundation stage when dump proofing should have been done!!!

@AshantiQueen 11 ай бұрын

estellwakey8813: I did exactly that. It didn't resolve the entire problem. Two side of the walls adhered to the solution but the other side didn't. Most people leave it alone and paint over it. Thanks for watching.

@jamesclement2806 11 ай бұрын

@AshantiQueen perhaps, they didn't do a great job. Treating it at the base, and mixing chemical with the cement to do the plastering would have resolved the issue...

@AshantiQueen 11 ай бұрын

@@jamesclement2806: They definitely didn't do a great job. Thanks for your comment.

@bash2268 11 ай бұрын

A cham mix with cement will sort the issue these tiles will looks crap around the house get a cham mix with waterproof cement

@AshantiQueen 11 ай бұрын

@bash2268: Water proof cement was used. Never heard of cham.

@bash2268 11 ай бұрын

@@AshantiQueen Queen l will be in Ghana soon to help you

@isaacotoo8835 10 ай бұрын

Wow 👏 tiles looks great. The contact info of your tillers Please thanks

@kojoampiah7825 11 ай бұрын

You haven't sorted out the problem. You have Hidden the problem !

@tonyosei7117 11 ай бұрын

I’m very sorry to see you go the this. But what works best the Ghana natural stones. You should have used the Ghana natural stones instead of tiles. It’s pretty and it’s forever. No maintenance required!

@AshantiQueen 11 ай бұрын

@tonyosei7117: I didn't think about that. Where were you when I need your advise? Thanks for watching.

@darlinkwawood2296 11 ай бұрын

If you put the pool on the ground it will take up lots of space. How about you plant four giant pillars and install the pool on top? Upstairs pool.

@AshantiQueen 11 ай бұрын

Hmm...Interesting. On top of what? The summer-hut or the main porch? Please clarify

@nighttrain6834 11 ай бұрын

Honey, I think all these are cosmetics patch work. I think you should invest in French drainage in that area of the house. Let me know if you need help with that.

@AshantiQueen 11 ай бұрын

@nighttrain6834: I know it all cosmetics. I mentioned it in the video. I know the tiles are temporally fix. What help can you provide. I'm open for suggestions. Thanks for watching.

@Kwame_Makavelli 11 ай бұрын

Some Ghanaian builders are so hard headed, so they still building without damp proof membrane on the second course of blocks smh

@AshantiQueen 11 ай бұрын

Unfortunately builders are still building without damp proof membrane.

@yonkomanhomes5715 11 ай бұрын

The tile is a waste of money and time. The damage will be occurring inside but because of the tiles you won't see it. One day you will see the tiles falling down by them the damage will be beyond repairs. The solution is having more than enough cement in you Blick and block work if not the problem will persist. It's dangerous to have the tiles on knowing the problem exists.

@AshantiQueen 11 ай бұрын

Having more cement in the brick and block work is not the solution either. A deep water dampness treatment was done but to no avail. I can choose to leave alone like most homes I see in Ghana and paint over it. This is a big problem in Ghana. I know covering the walls with tiles is not the solution but at least it's not an eyesore. The best solution is using a water proof membrane at the foundation. Other than that, it's very hard to fix the problem.

@rasdungamelema9593 2 ай бұрын

If the rising damp is stop that is where is permanently solved

@Olisepazed 11 ай бұрын

Nice, I love the tiles

@AshantiQueen 11 ай бұрын

@Olisepazed: Thanks. I like it too.

@edwardgyamfi1030 11 ай бұрын

Looks really good sis. Who's did the tiles for you? Can you share hid contact with us?

@AshantiQueen 11 ай бұрын

@edwardtanfi: I will add his contact in the description box. Thanks for watching.

@AfricanUSA-th9ov 11 ай бұрын

There Is Supposed To Be Solid PILLARS With Rods In Between The Wall

@alhusaini2916 6 ай бұрын

The problem the workers in Ghana are not straight forward

@napoleoneshun9041 11 ай бұрын

Hello Ashanti queen, Please, can you introduce me to the guy who fixed your galvanize works, thanks.

@AshantiQueen 11 ай бұрын

Sure. The info is in the description box of the video. You can send me an email at: AshantiQueenTV@gmail.com.