Performance of Reflective Insulation in Gable Roofs: Small-Scale Experimental Investigation

• Main Authors: Farhan, S. A., Khamidi, M. Faris, Ziela , D.F., Al Yacouby, A. M., Idrus, Arazi, Fadhil F Nuruddin, Nuruddin, Razali, A. E.
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Published: 2012
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utp.edu.my/8181/1/Reflective_insulation_khamidi.pdf; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/8181/

Thermal performance of roofs can be improved using insulation materials. Conductive insulation materials create miniature air spaces which retards heat flow through conduction, whereas reflective insulation uses larger air spaces faced with foil on one or both sides to reflect heat flow through...