A Review on Thermal Performance of Roofing Materials in Malaysia

• Main Authors: Al Yacouby, A. M., Khamidi, M. Faris, Nuruddin, F, Idrus, Arazi, Farhan, S. A., Razali, A. E.
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Published: 2011
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utp.edu.my/7235/1/T189.pdf; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/7235/

Houses and residential buildings in Malaysia are experiencing overheating of roof space due to inappropriate selection of roofing systems and materials. Consequently, the indoor thermal comfort of housing is badly affected, especially for low rise buildings where the roof is representing around 70%...