Literal question
H: Housing conditions (household population only)
[For vacant housing unit fill only H01, H02, and H04]
H04: Roof
What is the main material used for the roof?
[] 1 Mud/mud bricks/earth
[] 2 Wood
[] 3 Metal sheet
[] 4 Slate/asbestos
[] 5 Cement/concrete
[] 6 Roofing tiles
[] 7 Bamboo
[] 8 Thatch/palm leaves or raffia
[] 9 Other (specify) ____
Interviewer instructions
H04. What is the main material used for the roof of this dwelling?
The main material used for the construction of the roof of the living quarters has been classified into the following categories. You should shade the circle indicated against the appropriate response.
1. Mud / mud bricks / earth - This category of roofs is made up of earth / swish / un-burnt mud bricks.
2. Wood - This category comprises roofs that have been constructed with wooden materials such as planks, boards, etc.
3. Metal sheets - These refer mainly to corrugated iron, zinc or aluminum sheets that have been used for roofing the dwelling.
4. Slate/asbestos - This category refers to slate/asbestos sheets that have been used to roof the dwelling/living quarters.
5. Cement/concrete - This refers to concrete roofs. Cement/concrete roofs are mainly found in towns/cities and are seldom used to roof houses, though they are often used for office buildings and for shops.
6. Roofing tiles - These roofing materials are made of earth hardened by baking.
7. Bamboo - This refers to roofs made with bamboo.
8. Thatch, palm leaves, or raffia - Any kind of grass/straw/reeds (thatch), palm leaves or raffia; as well as any other form of leaves must be classified in this category.
9. Other (specify) - All other materials used for roofing of dwellings (e.g. plastic sheets or polythene, etc.) which do not fall into any of the above stated categories must be specified in the space provided.
