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Shielding is a most effective Electromagnetic protection method. Shielding Effectiveness(SE) is the degree of isolation provided by a shield from electromagnetic radiations. When the distance between the radiation source and the shield is more than ?/2? it is considered as in the far field shielding region and if less, it is in the near field shielding region. Electromagnetic plane wave theory is applicable in the far field and the theory of dipoles is applied in the near field. Metals are good conductors which can absorb, reflect and transmit electromagnetic interferences. All metals and metallic compounds including brass, copper, aluminium, silver, steel etc are used for quality shielding materials. Plastics embedded with thin metal foils are also used. The aim of the study is to investigate the shielding effectiveness of different materials which are easily available and affordable to the common public. The purpose is to provide suitable roofing solutions to those forced to live near the cell towers. Our experiments found the materials like Gi and Aluminium sheets are easily available and demand lower price, found comparatively better performed when properly grounded. Concretes with a thin Aluminium mesh of 10cm x 10cm length and breadth attached as a top layer will give enough protection and safe guard the residents when properly grounded.