Characteristics - Housing Shortage Flashcards
1
Q
Walls
A
- unstable - made from scrap materials
2. thin walls - layered to make it more thicker
2
Q
Foundations
A
- weak, unstable - does not support the houses properly & as effectively
- very weak, thin - can fall down / collapse anytime, making them vulnerable during disasters
- does not look secure / safe
- made of zinc & cardboard
- collapse easily in natural disasters such as floods & earthquake
3
Q
Roofs
A
- layered roof made of zinc sheets
- messy (a lot of diff materials)
- poor, unsafe
4
Q
Construction materials
A
- simple & cheap materials such as bamboo poles, wood and scrap metal
- Not safe
- Used / poor quality materials
- Most of the construction materials are flammable - increases the risk of fire in slums