Banana trunk, coconut coir and bamboo skin (bacoba) roofing Dante Jay L. Quilonio... [et. al]

Thesis (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering) -- University of Rizal System-Morong.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This study aimed to develop and produce a roofing insulation made up of banana trunk, coconut coir and bamboo skin. Due to the problems in global warming the researchers were challenged to make an environmentally friendly roofing insulation made up from waste raw materials commonly found in the community. Banana trunk, Coconut coir and Bamboo skin were the main component of the roofing insulator. The researchers learned its acceptability in terms of its economic feasibility, appearance and safety, also its effectiveness in low thermal conductivity. The researchers used the experimental, developmental and descriptive methods as the most appropriate methods in analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness and acceptability of the roofing insulator. The researchers evaluated the output's thermal conductivity by mean of performing test and using an improvise and tested thermal conductivity apparatus that helped them to determine its thermal conductivity. Professional and skilled worker respondents were chosen to evaluate the acceptability of the roofing insulator in terms of cost, appearance and safety. Eight (8) professionals who are in the field of civil engineering and construction while the remaining four (4) skilled worker who are rich in experience when it comes to actual construction participated in the evaluation. When it comed to economic feasibility, the cost of producing one sample of BACOBA rook insulation was less than the cost of the commercial roof insulation. In terms of appearance and safety an average of 4.43 and 4.63 were obtained respectively and verbally interpreted as very much accepted. With respect to thermal conductivity, sample 1 & 2 yield an average temperature of 33.82ᵒC and 36.36ᵒC, respectively. Sample 3 (commercially available roofing insulation) yield an average temperature of 37.66ᵒC. Based on the findings the following conclusions were obtained. In terms of cost the BACOBA roof insulation was more economical compare to commercial roof insulation. In the acceptability in terms of appearance and safety, the BACOBA roof insulation possessed a good physical quality thus it can attract buyers and is not hazardous both to human and environment. Moreover, in the effectiveness of the BACOBA roof insulation, the material has the ability to lower the room temperature thus it gives comfort to humans. Based on the findings and conclusion, the researchers recommended that to be more accurate in acceptability more number of respondents from different specialization maybe considered. Future researchers may improve the durability and lifespan of the product and use better and more economical binder and non-toxic additives may be used. further study may apply some modern design and treatment.