ACCELERATED REDUCTION OF PAINT SERVICE LIFE IN SUB-URBAN TROPICAL AREAS IN NIGERIA: MITIGATION STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Aiyegbajeje, A.A. and Oguntimehin, A.S. (2019) ACCELERATED REDUCTION OF PAINT SERVICE LIFE IN SUB-URBAN TROPICAL AREAS IN NIGERIA: MITIGATION STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. In: 3RD National Conference, Academic Staff Union of polytechnics (ASUP) Zone C., August, 2019, Ado Ekiti.

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Abstract

Physical buildings or structures are believed to be important elements of the environment. However, the accelerated reduction of paint service life in unorganized settings most especially in sub-urban tropical regions threatens environmental sustainability with implications for sustainable development. Therefore, mitigation strategies that will minimize or eliminate such occurrence require empirical investigation. This study was conducted in Ilaro Town, a suburban tropical area in Ogun State, Nigeria. Following a scientific process, a sample size of 114 participants was selected whose opinions regarding the study developed mitigation strategies were obtained through survey interviews with well-structured questionnaire as a data collection instrument. Stratified sampling technique was employed to sample representatives from academic Lecturers, Paint professionals in the study area and staff of paint manufacturing companies in Lagos State and Ogun State. The study utilized z-test measure to test hypotheses regarding the significance of the study developed mitigation strategies at 5% level of significance. From the analysis, it was revealed that the use of resistant product; efficient paint application; tree plantation; pigments and resins compatibility; fungicides application; bleaching; crystalline coating and ventilation are significant mitigation strategies to minimize accelerated reduction of paint service life in suburban tropical areas. However, damp control as a strategy was found insignificant. The study affirms that adherence to significant mitigation strategies as revealed by findings will increase paint service life in tropical areas and ensure environmental sustainability with positive implications for sustainable development. The researcher, therefore, calls for required attention to these significant strategies by all stakeholders in the industry

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects:	T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Geography
Depositing User:	Dr J. Soyemi
Date Deposited:	08 Jun 2020 09:03
Last Modified:	08 Jun 2020 09:03
URI:	http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/433

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