Green Roof Membrane Systems

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Green roof membrane systems.

Whether you need a full green roof system designed or simply just the roofing elements polyroof can tailor a solution to your exact requirements. Hydrotech s garden roof assemblies combine the proven performance of our monolithic membrane 6125 roofing waterproofing with proven green technology. Kemper systemís monolithic seamless rot and root resistant membranes can accommodate virtually any roof landscaping design offering long term peace of mind solutions for extensive landscaped green roof overburdens. Quieter work environment green roofs absorb sound creating a natural noise barrier.

Sometimes called vegetated roofs eco roofs or living roofs green roofs offer a number of sustainable advantages on an otherwise empty unused space. Kemper system offers a single source warranty for green roof assemblies comprised of liquid applied waterproofing membrane insulation drain mat retention mat filter sheet growing media and in some instances the plantings as well. The green roof segment harbours a great deal of potential and will become increasingly significant as climate change continues. There are many types of waterproofing membrane.

Eliminate the need to start with a brown roof and farm it for years hoping and waiting for it to become a green roof. The key to any good green roof project is a good waterproofing membrane. Below are explanations of the leading roofing membrane systems that have been installed under green roofs. A green roof protects the waterproofing membrane from damaging uv rays freeze thaw cycling and repeated foot traffic extending its lifespan.

And to ensure the appropriate green roof assembly relative to the membrane chosen is provided it is important to understand how they work and how they are installed. Green roofs add a layer of protection and roof membranes can go 50 years without replacement. Green roofs provide thermal insulation cutting down on utility costs. Green roofs can provide shade remove heat from the air and reduce temperatures of the roof surface and surrounding air making them an effective resource in combating the urban heat island uhi effect.

Polyroof s roofing membranes are seamless maintenance free light weight and exceptionally long lasting making them the ideal green roof base. Extended roof life green roof installations extend the life of the waterproofing membrane by protecting it from exposure to weathering elements. Depending on load capabilities and other application driven requirements of your building s roof green roofs can be planted with herbs grasses flowers even trees in an exciting variety of colors textures scents and heights. Some green roofs in europe have lasted more than 40 years without being replaced.