Spread and Usage of Cement Roof-Tile in Okinawa

Abstract

Cement roof-tile in Okinawa had a great impact on the formation of the Okinawan landscape. This cement roof-tile was brought from Taiwan and produced mainly in Nago City, Okinawa, and spread widely throughout Okinawa. However, Currently, cement roof-tile is not being produced. The purpose of this study is to investigate the situation of cement roof-tile in Nago City and to clarify the vicissitudes of cement roof-tile and their uses in building components. The results of the survey showed that cement roof-tile use was on the decline. However, the survey also revealed that cement roof-tile is used in distinctive ways.