Global

Challenge

Over one billion people in slums and villages worldwide lack safe, adequate roofing.

Corrugated cement and metal sheets are the most widely used roofing materials in low-income communities all over the world, but these options are uncomfortable and dangerous:

• Unbearably hot in the summer

• Loud and leaky during monsoon season

• Break frequently, causing injury

• Require costly, time-intensive repairs

• Contain toxic chemicals like asbestos

Corrugated metal and cement roofing lead to adverse health effects and reduced quality of life. The only other option on the market is a concrete roof, which is simply not affordable.