Thermal Insulation of Roof using Composite Materials

Abstract

Due to industrialization and urbanization the temperature is constantly rising day by day. Conventional roofs used by low-income community/society like metal, steel, aluminium, copper, etc will absorb heat and increases room temperature which creates discomfort for the people. Use of natural fibre composites as a roof material are said to have benefits for the environment. There is an expansion in the usage of natural composite materials as it helps to decrease the room temperature and provides the comfort for the users. In this research paper, an attempt will be made to develop composite materials for layering of roof using sugarcane bagasse and polymer. The composite formed by using both waste materials like sugarcane bagasse and polymer will be tested in terms of various parameters like thermal conductivity, tensile strength and impact test.