This research had as objective the analysis of ceramic tiles and aluminum roof, commonly used in animal facilities, for two different heights, under Brazilian Winter conditions. The experiment used reduced models of poultry houses (scale 1:10) and the analysis was made by the values of Thermal Load of Radiation (TLR) and of Black Globe and Humidity Index (BGHI), at different times along the experiment. The trial was conducted in randomized complete block design. The statistical interpretation of the experimental data was made through the variance and regression analysis. For the qualitative factors (roof types and height), the means were compared using the Tukey's and/or F test, at 5% level of probability. For the quantitative factors, the models were chosen based on the significance of the regression coefficients, applying the t test, at 5% level of probability, the determination coefficient and the studied phenomena. It was verified through this experiment that during the hours of more intense cold, all the coverings caused thermal discomfort and all the prototypes had relative humidity above the tolerable maximum for the animal comfort.
covering types; animal environment; thermal comfort
