The Zambia Access to ACT Initiative Survey 2009
Zambia, 2009
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Main Material/Rooftop (a5_02b)
Data file: house
Overview
Valid:
2974
Invalid:
1
Type:
Discrete
Decimal:
0
Start:
12
End:
13
Width:
2
Range:
-
Format:
Questions and instructions
Literal question
OBSERVE MAIN MATERIAL USED FOR: ROOFTOP
Categories
| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bricks or blocks |
| 2 | Asbestors |
| 3 | Corrugated iron/metal |
| 4 | Plastic |
| 5 | Poles/Reed |
| 6 | Tiles/Slates |
| 7 | Thatch / Grass |
| 8 | Wood / Bamboo |
| 9 | Earth / Mould |
| 10 | Concrete only |
| 11 | Covered concrete |
| 12 | Cardboard |
| 96 | Other |
| Sysmiss |
Warning: these figures indicate the number of cases found in the data file. They cannot be interpreted as summary statistics of the population of interest.
Interviewer instructions
This question is important in assessing the quality of the main dwelling the household lives in. There are various types of materials used for roof, walls and floor. In some cases, you may need to ask the respondent what material their wall, roof or floor is made of if you are not able to see them. Be observant.
Description
Definition
Asbestos sheets: these are roofing sheets that are made from a soft, grey, mineral that are used as a building material. When made into solid sheets they become good protection or insulation against fire and heat.
Tiles: these may be made from asbestos, concrete, wood, etc.
Iron sheets: usually galvanized iron sheets or can be corrugated. These are the lightest roofing materials and can be obtained in length from 1.2 meters to 3.6 meters. Large lengths can be obtained on specific order. They can also be used on walls when flat.
Concrete: This is a kind of roof made from strong tangible solid material made out of cement, sand, gravel etc.
Grass/Straw/Thatch: a traditional roofing material that works well at angles of 35 degree and more with thatch thickness of 12 centimeters to 15 centimeters. The thatch thickness increases with the decline in angle.
Tiles: these may be made from asbestos, concrete, wood, etc.
Iron sheets: usually galvanized iron sheets or can be corrugated. These are the lightest roofing materials and can be obtained in length from 1.2 meters to 3.6 meters. Large lengths can be obtained on specific order. They can also be used on walls when flat.
Concrete: This is a kind of roof made from strong tangible solid material made out of cement, sand, gravel etc.
Grass/Straw/Thatch: a traditional roofing material that works well at angles of 35 degree and more with thatch thickness of 12 centimeters to 15 centimeters. The thatch thickness increases with the decline in angle.