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Defects Investigation in Old Timber Building: Case Study of Masjid Lama Mulong, Kelantan
1Suhana Johar, 2Hafsah Yahiya, 1Adi Irfan Che-Ani, 1Norngainy Mohd Tawil and 3Abdul Gaffer Ahmad
1Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment,
Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia
2Faculty of Architecture and Built Environment, Twintech International University College
of Technology, Bangi, Malaysia
3Department of Housing, Building and Planning (HBP) Universiti, Sains Malaysia
Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology 2013 12:3354-3358
Received: August 04, 2012 | Accepted: October 22, 2012 | Published: April 10, 2013
Abstract
The aim of this study is to identify and highlights the importance parts of a conservation programs, particularly for timber building. Masjid Lama Mulong is one of a remaining cultural heritage experiencing conservation works as to restore the uniqueness of the building and its history that once existed. Made from cengal, one of the famous local hardwoods, however, it is not spared to the threat of decay and deterioration from its agent. In conservation, one of the important stages is to inspect and investigate defects, as to assure the implementations of appropriate improvements are made accordance with the conditions and the state of deteriorations. In this part, some of the important features of the investigators should take into account before any investigation is made. From the overall investigation, defects are mostly caused by mechanical and biological category. Decay due to termite attacks and soft rot are among the highest rank which is mostly found contributed for the seriousness deterioration due to the presence of dampness.
Keywords:
Building survey, conservation, old mosque, repair works, timber building defects,
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The authors have no competing interests.
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