Green Roofs

As the weather is forecasted to be more erratic over the coming decades, due to temperature rises, Andrew Keer, southern sales manager at ABG, provides an in-depth guide into SuDS drainage systems, which could be the best option as drainage systems that discharge water as quickly as possible become less desirable.

To coincide with the inaugural World Green Roof Day on Saturday 6 June, 2020, the Green Roof Organisation officially launched as a not for profit trade association.

In response to demand for more environmentally friendly and sustainable building practices, the market for green roofs is booming, growing by 15% annually. With 54% of the world’s population now living in urban areas, and boasting impressive eco credentials, green roofs are said to be playing an important part in ensuring a sustainable future, while also turning city skylines into living, breathing spaces.

Barry Eagle, managing director at GripClad, discusses some of the common hazards found on green roofs, and the best ways to mitigate the risks they pose.

Firestone Building Products provides green roof for a new garden ‘Eco Lodge’ in Gloucestershire

Grass was planted on top of 1,900m² of Sundolitt XPS insulation

Installation across 14 terraced roofs makes largest multifunctional roof space in London

The gardens replace most of the green space that may have otherwise occupied the space where The Old Vinyl Factory buildings sit, encouraging local natural wildlife and aiding biodiversity

Mobilane says green systems could add to the energy efficiency of new affordable homes and should become a design consideration

Mixed-used project complete with Hydrotech waterproofing system and green roof solution from Alumasc