Abstract
This study was conducted to investigate the potential of plant fibres as the substitution for asbestos in roof ceilings. Samples of the ceiling made of respective agro-waste fibres (coir husk, dried hay and rice straw) were prepared. The testing of water and fire resistance, bending, and hardness properties was carried out accordingly. Experimental results showed that the asbestos ceiling has the best resistance to fire and water. Nonetheless, the dried hay ceiling showed the highest flexural strength and hardness. In conclusion, ceiling-reinforced plant fibres can be considered as the potential and eco-friendly alternative to replace asbestos in the conventional roof industry.
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