Interviewer instructions
H04: What is the main roofing materials used for this dwelling?
The main material used for the construction of the roof of the living quarters must be captured in the following categories.
1. Thatch, palm leaves or raffia: Any kind of grass/straw/reeds (thatch), palm leaves or raffia; as well as, any other form of leaves must be captured in this category.
2. Bamboo: Refers to roofs made with bamboo.
3. Mud/mud bricks: This category of roofs are made up of earth/swish/mud bricks.
4. Wood: This category comprises roofs that have been constructed with wooden materials such as planks, boards, wooden tiles, etc.
5. Corrugated metal sheets: These refer mainly to corrugated iron, zinc or aluminum sheets that have been used for roofing the dwelling.
6. Slate/asbestos: This category refers to slate/asbestos sheets that have been used to roof the dwelling/living quarters.
7. Cement/concrete: This refers to concrete roofs. Cement/Concrete roofs are mainly found in towns/cities and are seldom used for dwelling houses, though they are often used for office buildings and for shops.
8. Roofing tiles: These are roofing materials made of earth hardened by baking.
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9. Other (specify): All other materials used for roofing of dwellings (e.g. plastic sheets or polythene, etc.) which do not fall into any of the above stated categories must be specified in the space provided.
