Literal question
C. Information about the occupied private dwelling with inhabitants present (only for the 1st home and single home)
[Questions 8-15.]
8. What is the predominant material of the exterior walls?
[] 1 Masonry: bricks, concrete blocks, ticholo, stones, etc.
[] 2 Wood and sheets of zinc, fibrocemento
[] 3 Mud (terron, adobe, fagina)
[] 4 Tin or waste material
[] 5 Other
Interviewer instructions
Question 8. What is the predominant material of the exterior walls?
[] 1 Masonry: Bricks, concrete blocks, ticholo, stones, etc.
[] 2 Wood and sheets of zinc, fibrocemento
[] 3 Mud (terron, adobe, fagina)
[] 4 Tin or waste material
[] 5 Other
Specify the material used in predominant form in the construction of the exterior walls. In case of doubt, consult with the occupants of the dwelling. If in the construction there exists more than one material, you will only make reference to the one used in the largest proportion.
The following explanations will help you determine the nature of the some of the materials:
a) Ticholos are bricks with holes.
b) Flat and curved sheets of fibrocement are also known as the name of the factory brand, like Dolmenit, Eternit, Fibrolit, etc.
