Predominant material of wall
Updated September 1, 2026
Asks the predominant material of the walls. Reported options: grass/thatch/bamboo; plastic/polythene; mud/unburnt brick; wood; stone (packed/not packed with mortar); burnt brick; concrete; other.
ANNOUNCED (Q4). Asks the predominant material of the walls. Reported options: grass/thatch/bamboo; plastic/polythene; mud/unburnt brick; wood; stone (packed/not packed with mortar); burnt brick; concrete; other. Continues the 2011 housing-quality series used to classify houses as permanent/semi-permanent/temporary. Confidence: high for the item, medium for exact options.
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