Identifying the Critical Components to Extend Concrete Flat Roof Service Life in Equatorial Climates: A Review
J.M. Nor1, A.M. Sarman2, A.I Che-Ani3, R.A. Latiff4, W.Wahi5
1J.M. Nor, Centre of Architecture and Innovative Built Environment (SErAMBI), Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment.
2A.M. Sarman, Centre of Architecture and Innovative Built Environment (SErAMBI), Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment.
3A.I Che-Ani, Centre of Architecture and Innovative Built Environment (SErAMBI), Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment.
Pusat Citra Universiti (Citra UKM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
4R.A. Latiff, Pusat Citra Universiti (Citra UKM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
5W.Wahi, Pusat Citra Universiti (Citra UKM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
Manuscript received on 25 March 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 04 April 2019 | Manuscript Published on 27 April 2019 | PP: 281-284 | Volume-7 Issue-6S2 April 2019 | Retrieval Number: F10430476S219/2019©BEIESP
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Abstract: The concrete flat roof has its own advantages and preferred of designers to be selected as the building roof. The concrete flat roof has a variety of functions for all room space can be fully utilized either at the bottom and the top of the roof. There are also buildings that incorporate design slope roofs and flat roofs that keep services and facility equipment in the flat roof area. Building owner and designer will benefit from identifying the seven key factors to extend concrete flat roof service life, especially in equatorial climate. Building owners and design team should consider hot and humid condition throughout the year during the design and construction stage. Although the roof system selection process is often driven by client budget, aspects of the durable, economical and long-lasting roof also need to be given attention. The review has been carried out based on secondary sources that outline the flat roof performance as the keywords. Surface profile, materials, maintenance schedule and current usage of concrete flat roof is inspected and analyzed. To extend the service life of concrete flat roof in equatorial climates, seven critical components are identified and should be considered in the design and development that consists of the slope, drainage, waterproofing, material durability, constructability, maintenance, and use and occupancy.
Keywords: Building Survey, Condition, Flat Roof, Building Defects, Equatorial Climate.
Scope of the Article: Concrete Structures