Interviewer instructions
Question 6-8 deal with physical characteristics of the dwelling that are observable easily without posing the questions to the respondent. However, the interviewer is always encouraged to check from the respondent if in doubt or not sure.
Question 6 deals with the outer (exterior) walls of the main dwelling of the household. It is to know the main/predominantly materials, the outer wall are composed of several materials, for instance, one part of the wall is of bamboo, another part of earth and yet another part of concrete, choose the main/predominantly material and only one option is expected to choose.
Mud includes all materials such as wet clay use to erect outer wall of a dwelling.
Compacted Earth is the type of outer wall made up of mixed with stone, bamboo, wood and other readily available materials to form walls.
Mud Brick (unfired) is the local mud bricks or blocks that is not smoked or fired.
Burnt Bricks is the block or mud that was smoked or fired.
Concrete is the block made of cement as well as wall made of pre-fabricated concrete panel.
Wood includes timber, wood, cardboard and plank wall.
Iron sheets are processed or galvanized iron or steel sheets.
Note: If there is more than one type of material used for walls, the interviewer will record the main/predominantly one.
