Green Roof Research
If you are undertaking Green Roof Research then you have come to the right place.
Green roofs and living walls are a great way of providing an attractive, useful,
environmentally friendly open space on an otherwise ‘lost’ flat roof or podium
deck. They have benefits, some not always considered by developers,
including:-
- Improving the local environment by
providing wildlife habitats
- Improving sound and thermal insulation
- Reducing the amount and speed of
rainwater run-off by around 50% and
forming part of a SUDS design
- Reducing the “heat island” effect in built
up areas and helping to improve air quality
and environment
- Protecting the structure and waterproofing
systems from UV, impact and abrasion,
plant and bird infestation on the membrane
- Ballasting inverted waterproofing systems
- Optimising the structural footprint by
providing extra space and an attractive
natural area in often high density
developments
- Making the planning process a lot easier
- Increasing the value of the development
You do not have to do Green Roof Research for long to realise that there are a number of different options for clients, architects and contractors wishing to include living elements on roofs, balconies, podium decks and walls:
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Component Green Or Brown Roof
This system is designed for extensive green roofs with a substrate level of between 70mm and 200mm.
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Modular Green Roof System
These module trays are ideal for the smaller green roof or non professional installer, as they come as complete readygrown units and are very simple and easy to fix.
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Living Walls
Offering all the advantages of green roofs in terms of added value, water attenuation and insulation.
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Green Roof Research with Wallbarn - the 3 main versions of green roof systems are:
Modular green roof systems are particular well suited for a smaller green roof & will not need to be installed by a professional installer. Modular green roof systems are very easy to assemble as they come as complete pre-grown units. They are already very robust & well established, so there is less risk of wind uplift or erosion in the crucial time period just after installation.
Component green roof systems are another variation & have been designed for larger, more extensive green roofs. The vegetation used in component green roof systems can be grass, sedum blankets, sedum/wildflower mixes, herbs or bio-diverse (brown roof) plants; each layer or component is supplied separately in bag or roll form and installed separately as a “dry” build-up. This allows easy access to roof areas. This system is ideal for large scale areas, unlevel or more complicated decks as it is flexible and “built into” the existing structure.
This system is designed for extensive green roofs with a substrate level of between 70mm and 200mm.
Offering all the advantages of green roofs in terms of added value, water attenuation and insulation. Living walls are a slightly newer variation of green roof systems. They offer all the advantages of green roofs in terms of added value, water attenuation & insulation but with the added bonus of being able to produce more natural space in often restricted areas. They are low maintenance, extremely attractive, highly visible & completely versatile.
If you would like further Green Roof Research information or speak to someone directly please contact us.
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