Abstract:
The novel ‘plastile’ composite roofing tiles (8 × 8 × 1.3 cm3) are prepared using a three-step controlled compression process. The developed tiles are having an inner core section of metal
oxide layer encased by the hybrid plastic material. The metal oxides collected were analysed
and treated and the properties of the powder samples were managed. The prepared tiles have a
bulk thermal conductivity value of 0.25W/mK and minimum to zero water absorption making
it a highly suitable material for roofing applications on residential buildings. The thermal
performance test of hybrid ‘plastile’ roofing tiles is conducted using a guarded hot plate
experiment, plotting the performance values. The study is expected to provide insight into the
potential areas of developed hybrid ‘plastile’ roofing tiles for various insulation/air
conditioning applications. This will help further research activities in this aspect to reduce the
final cost of the product thereby adding value to society.
