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Dampness
The excess entry or penetration of moisture inside a building through its
Floors
Walls and
Roofs
is called Dampness.
Dampness is dangerous both for
Inmates
Building
Due to dampness the building become unhygienic.
Dampness in buildings is a risk factor for health effects.

Peeling off : This term is related to plaster and it means that the plaster surface get disfigured.

Blistered : These term are related to Painting
DPC (Damp proof course) : It is a continuous layer of impervious material between source of dampness and building component

Types of Dampness :
Based on the movement of moisture the dampness can be of the following three types.
Rising or capillary dampness.
Falling or penetrating dampness.
Condensation dampness.