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    The document summarizes and compares different types of roofing materials traditionally and commonly used for vernacular Malay houses in Malaysia, including thatch, wood shingles, clay roof tiles, and corrugated zinc sheets. It outlines key attributes of each such as strength and durability, thermal conductivity, moisture control, ventilation, availability, and cost. Traditional natural materials like thatch and wood shingles are lightweight but require more frequent maintenance and have lower lifespans, while clay tiles are durable but heavy. Modern corrugated zinc is strong, fireproof, and long-lasting but can be noisy and susceptible to rusting.

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    The document summarizes and compares different types of roofing materials traditionally and commonly used for vernacular Malay houses in Malaysia, including thatch, wood shingles, clay roof tiles, and corrugated zinc sheets. It outlines key attributes of each such as strength and durability, thermal conductivity, moisture control, ventilation, availability, and cost. Traditional natural materials like thatch and wood shingles are lightweight but require more frequent maintenance and have lower lifespans, while clay tiles are durable but heavy. Modern corrugated zinc is strong, fireproof, and long-lasting but can be noisy and susceptible to rusting.

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    Quarter Review Layout Final

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    The document summarizes and compares different types of roofing materials traditionally and commonly used for vernacular Malay houses in Malaysia, including thatch, wood shingles, clay roof tiles, and corrugated zinc sheets. It outlines key attributes of each such as strength and durability, thermal conductivity, moisture control, ventilation, availability, and cost. Traditional natural materials like thatch and wood shingles are lightweight but require more frequent maintenance and have lower lifespans, while clay tiles are durable but heavy. Modern corrugated zinc is strong, fireproof, and long-lasting but can be noisy and susceptible to rusting.

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    MATERIAL STUDIES

    Vernacular Malay House Research


    ROOF MATERIALS
    [Traditional] [Traditional] [Traditional] [Modern]
    THATCH ROOF WOOD SHINGLES CLAY ROOF TILES CORRUGATED ZINC SHEET
    Strength & - Extremely lightweight - Lightweight * Very Heavy - Lightweight
    Durability * Regular maintenance required (every 2-4 years) * Regular maintenance required (every 2-4 years) - Strong and sturdy - Strong and sturdy
    * Low life expectancy (around 5-15 years) * Low life expectancy (around 5-15 years) - Durable and require little maintenance (around - Durable (around 45 years)
    * Non-fireproof * Non fireproof 75 years) - Fireproof
    * Non-resistant to heavy impact and strong winds * Non-resistant to heavy impact and strong winds - Fireproof
    Thermal - Great heat insulator - Great heat insulator * High thermal conductivity * Extremely high thermal conductivity
    Conductivity
    Moisture - Water repelling * Absorb water due to their porous surface *Requires glazing to make it water resistant - Water resistant
    Control - Susceptible to rusting under moisture
    * Noisy interiors when raining
    Ventilation - Porous to air, facilitating heat exchange under - Air gaps can be left under careful construction, - Air gaps can be left under careful construction, * Not porous
    convection facilitating heat exchange under convection facilitating heat exchange under convection
    Availability - Local materials could be adapted - Local materials could be adapted * Costly - Widely available
    & Cost - Cheap - Affordable * Costly

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