Table 2 Benefits and drawback of different roof types
From: House screening for malaria control: views and experiences of participants in the RooPfs trial
Roof type | Benefits | Drawbacks |
|---|---|---|
Corrugate- Metal Roof | Durable No dust/insects/ Clean Unlikely to leak Higher status | Expensive to buy Hot in dry season Noisy in rains More likely to be blown away |
Thatched roof | Cool & quiet Cheap Heavier (doesn’t blow away) Easy to put on a round house | Smells/dirty Not durable (requires frequent changing) Local sticks & grass becoming rare Fire risk |