Designed to innovate in the field of outdoor decking, the iDecking decking system is the culmination of years of research and development with some of the world’s most important architects, designers and qualified deck builders.
‘Game-Changing’ benefits
Amongst the ‘game-changing’ benefits offered by this innovative new type of waterproof decking, you will receive the:
The ability is for installation so quick and easy that it can be completed using just your feet!!
The option to remove one or more single decking profiles at any point without using a screwdriver?
Not only are they easy to install, these waterproof decking systems are extremely durable ensuring that they drastically reduce the need for periodic maintenance.
How Does It Work?
Click down boards simply using your feet
Boards extruded with grooves on the underside
Boards click into pre-installed, pre-spaced nylon clips
It is through this research that the systems have been developed to help alleviate all the main issues and problems associated with traditional deck building techniques and materials, and now delivers a true revolution in decking field.
Unlike many other conventional decking materials, the systems which have been developed by iDecking, completely waterproof your deck or roof deck area with an aesthetically pleasing, and durable, slip-resistant finish.
These properties not only help to protect the structure to which it’s applied but also leads to a longer lifespan than other decking systems currently available.
For more information about this amazing new product, including all of the technical specifications, please click here.
Designed specifically to prevent the main issues associated with other decking systems, such as complex and time-consuming installations, the introduction of the iDecking timber decking system to the UK market ensures the installation of a totally clean, smooth deck surface with the absolute minimum of fuss.
Patented Systems
The patented iDecking Revolution decking system will simplify and revolutionise all the traditions of installing systems used all over the world.
Unlike traditional fastening systems and techniques, no screws are required to install the iDecking boards on their understructure reducing installation time and shortening the product’s life.
Because of this, the installation of iDecking systems can be installation times, in most cases up to 5 times faster!
Introducing DURO Excellence
Our DURO Excellence boards provide the most natural-looking composite decking on the market.
The combination of recycled rice husk and virgin PVC provides the most high end, natural finish and ensures boards are hard-wearing and durable in the long term.
The compound is coloured before extrusion, helping to guarantee colour uniformity and grain consistency all the way through each board. This is in contrast to stained boards.
Key features:
Coloured before extrusion
Woodgrain effect – available in four colours
Eco-Friendly – 100% recyclable
Low maintenance
Extremely stable and durable
Splinter-free
Extremely slip-resistant
Weatherproof & waterproof
Insect-resistant
Class B1 fire rated
Easy Installation
The following videos highlight just how quick and simple the installation of timber decking boards is about to become via the iDecking’s two innovative new installation systems.
For more information about this amazing new product, including all of the technical specifications, please click here.
Issues relating to accessibility and concerns relating to disruption during installation are common reasons for property owners assuming that the installation of a green roof may not be possible for their building. Particularly when it comes to retrofitting a green roof onto a rooftop area.
However, thanks to the modular nature of the M-Tray®, we are able to provide a viable option for areas which are simply not suitable for other types of green roof installation.
Moving bags of aggregate-based substrate onto rooftops is fraught with risk – the aggregate goes everywhere and as it is so granular, it can damage waterproofing membranes very easily. Sedum blankets are also supplied rolled up, so the plants get damaged during the transport and installation process.
Due to their modular nature, the M-Tray® is particularly well suited to DIY installations on single storey flat roofs, garden storage areas and many other flat areas which can be utilised.
Exactly 4 units per m² make estimating and installing much easier. M-Tray® modules are extremely easy to transport and deliver. They can also be used in areas where standard roll-out is not possible.
‘Finding’ Lost Spaces
A recent project involved the transformation of a garden storage unit.
From this…
To this…
Transforming An Open Flat Roof
Another recent project involved an extension on a domestic property
Being a wide extension overlooked by two different bedrooms, the owners were not keen on the idea of looking down on a bare rooftop.
The homeowner wanted to save on contractor fees by installing the green roof himself. M-Trays® simply clip together meaning that no specialist roofing or landscaping expertise is required and offered the perfect solution.
This project involved a penthouse apartment in Tunbridge Wells with a huge roof terrace. The existing deck which had become quite dilapidated needed a complete refurbishment.
All of the old decking needed to be lifted, cut into sections and removed from the premises. The whole terrace was then jet-washed and painted with a protective coating.
Our hardwood decking tiles provide an ultra-low height threshold solution for the decking on flat roofs and terraces by combining the natural beauty of tropical hardwood with the speed and ease of laying paving slabs onto a structural surface.
As evidenced above, stunning finishes can be achieved. The tiles can be laid in a straight line pattern or in a “chessboard” style, depending on the client’s wishes. We have a range of different timber available sourced from South America, chosen for their beauty and durability including Ipe and Cumaru.
Balconies and rooftop terraces are inherently hard to reach. Timber tiles, being modular, are far easier to handle and transport than traditional solutions which involve long joists, deck boards, etc
With most hardwood installations the boards need to be pre-drilled and counter-sunk which is time-consuming. Our timber tiles, being pre-fabricated, do not require further screws or fixing once on site, saving a great deal of time.
Key Advantages
Achieve thresholds as low as 37mm
Long-lasting, attractive decking suitable for the British climate
Durable hardwood – lasts over 15 years
No specialist carpentry required
Pre-formed tiles – easy to cut for detailing
No joists required – avoid damage to your membrane
We can also supply FSC® certified timber as we have FSC® Chain of Custody (please speak to your Wallbarn representative).
For more information about this stunning installation, please click here.
Wallbarn Hardwood Timber Decking
Hardwood timber decking tiles offer the ideal way to lay attractive real timber decking onto roof decks and terraces quickly and easily.
By using suspended Wallbarn timber paving tiles, installers combine the natural, attractive finish of timber decking with the speed and ease of laying paving slabs.
For more information relating to our range of hardwood timber decking products, please visit the dedicated area of our website by clicking here.
Contact Us
Wallbarn’s friendly and helpful team are here to answer any of your questions. Please give us a call on Tel. No. 0208 916 2222, send us an e-mail or use our ‘live chat’ option and we will be happy to help in any way that we can.
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With the extra time at home for people throughout the UK, many people are turning their attention to home improvement tips and ideas.
The versatility of some green roofing options, and in particular the M-Tray® modular green roof solution, ensure that along with being perfect for standard flat roofs, they can also be utilised for other lost and spare flat roofs.
Finding ‘Lost’ Spaces
One of our past projects came as a request from a customer who wanted to ensure that a recently installed garden storage unit on the back of his home didn’t go to waste.
The M-Tray®, being modular in shape and incredibly easy to install, lent itself perfectly to the job.
The M-Tray® is self-contained within the walls of the plastic tray and comes with fully established, sustainable vegetation.
Easy To Install
Exactly 4 units per m² make estimating and installing much easier. M-Tray® modules are extremely easy to transport and deliver. They can also be used in areas where standard roll-out is not possible.
Whilst the name ‘green roofs’ will undoubtedly make many people look to the skies as they automatically think of the building rooftops, the versatility of the M-Tray® ensures that they are suitable for a wide variety of open and lost spaces, regardless of size, with some projects taking place much closer to the ground!
Providing Easy Access
The green roof components needed to be walked through the house to access the garden. Traditional roll-out green roof systems, with their bags of aggregate-based substrate and sedum blankets spilling compost and plant matter, are extremely messy to transport and install.
Taking a closer look at the M-Tray®
Our M-Tray® modular green roofing system has been further improved to make sedum roofs easier to install with less disruption to both the plants and the structure. M-Tray® is also designed to give a more seamless, verdant finish and an instant green roof.
Wallbarn is at the forefront of developments in the green roofing sector and has always provided products that combine top-quality ingredients with user-friendly, hassle-free maintenance. The purpose of M-Tray® is to enhance rooftop living.
The M-Tray® is a ready-grown, fully-established sedum or wildflower green roof modular solution offering a variety of unique benefits, including:
Our M-Tray® green roof system consists of specially-designed modular trays containing superior, engineered substrate and fully established flowering sedum
Easy-to-carry trays which click together to form a seamless green roof
Fully established sedum plants nurtured from seed at our own UK nurseries
What makes the M-Tray® green roof unique?
Mature, established vegetation
Click-together trays create a seamless connection
Easy to transport and install
Specially-mixed substrate for the longevity of plant life
100mm deep cavities for healthy roots
Optimum drainage means stronger plants
No sharp edges or mess meaning minimum disruption to plants, deck structure and inhabitants!
For more information, please visit the dedicated area of our website by clicking here.
Contact Us
Wallbarn’s friendly and helpful team are here to answer any of your questions. Please give us a call on Tel. No. 0208 916 2222, send us an e-mail or use our ‘live chat’ option and we will be happy to help in any way that we can.
Perceived accessibility issues and concerns relating to potential disruption during installation are common reasons for property owners assuming that the installation of a green roof may not be possible for their building. Particularly when it comes to retrofitting a green roof onto a rooftop area.
However, thanks to the modular nature of the M-Tray®, we are able to provide a viable option for areas which are simply not suitable for other types of green roof installation.
Moving bags of aggregate-based substrate onto rooftops is fraught with risk – the aggregate goes everywhere and as it is so granular, it can damage waterproofing membranes very easily. Sedum blankets are also supplied rolled up, so the plants get damaged during the transport and installation process.
This is not the case with the M-Tray® modules.
The Perfect Example
The perfect example of how the M-Tray® offers the perfect solution for any almost area was a recent installation at The May Fair Hotel, Mayfair, London
Because the M-Tray® is completely self-contained, we were able to carry them through the hotel on luggage trolleys up to the rooftop balcony without creating any mess with minimal disruption to complete the installation.
This allowed us to transform what was previously a fairly unsightly bitumen rooftop at a Mayfair hotel into a beautiful green space for guests to enjoy.
Being so easy to transport, our M-Trays® was selected as the fastest and most efficient way of converting the unused space into a lush, green and aesthetically-pleasing space. The installation only took half a day with minimal disruption to guests.
Not only are our M-Trays® easy to install and transport, but they will also last in the long term. Every now and again throughout the year, you will need to do some maintenance e.g. weeding but apart from that, our trays are designed to be as self-sufficient as possible (they are designed to capture rainwater, releasing it gradually feeding the species set into our special substrate).
The modular units clip together allowing the plants to blend into a seamless, established and sustainable green roof.
The benefits of a modular green roof include:
Convenience and speed of installation
Future-proofing your roof
Instant results
Key Benefits
The M-Tray® offers the chance to install an instant green roof. Since the sedum is less shocked by the installation process, as soon as the trays are connected together the whole area is filled with well-established plants. They will start to grow straight away, forming a seamless layer of vegetation much faster.
Speed is also a major factor. It has been proven that green roofs constructed using M-Tray® are installed much faster than in traditional roll-out methods.
Access to the roof is future-proofed. If there are problems with the deck beneath or inspection is required, one M-Tray® or section can easily be lifted out without disruption to the whole roof.
This is your step-by-step guide to unpacking, assembling and installing your M-Tray® modular green roof system from Wallbarn.
Step 1 – Delivery
The M-Trays® are delivered on pallets to the kerbside. It is the buyer’s responsibility to move the pallets from the kerb to the roof/podium.
Step 2 – Unpack immediately
Unpack the M-Trays® from the pallets immediately upon delivery to prevent the sedum plants being crushed. If left stacked for more than 24hrs sedum will start to decompose and die.
Step 3 – Handballing trays
The trays can be easily transported by hand to where they are being laid.
Step 4 – Prepare your roof
Ensure the roof membrane is properly protected and free from dirt and debris. Roll out the supplied geotextile fabric, ensuring an overlap of 20cm. This will act as a protective layer and a filter for drainage.
Step 5 – Install metal edging
Once the geotextile is laid, install your aluminium edging (optional). This is placed around the perimeter and loosely laid into position. Do not mechanically fix the edging into the waterproofing membrane.
Step 6 – Start placing the trays
The trays are laid over the geotextile fabric and clicked together. They fit over the base of the edging bar.
Step 7 – Tray orientation
Each module has 2 x clips on the Northside and the Eastside; and 2 x recesses on the Southside and the Westside.
Step 8 – Lay irrigation piping
If an irrigation system has been purchased, install as you lay the modules (see irrigation guide) by laying the pipes in between each tray at the base.
Step 9 – Aligning your trays
Repeat the process across the roof taking care to ensure the rows of M-Tray® are properly aligned.
Step 10 – Clipping trays together
Click each module into position ensuring clips are connected over the recess points.
Step 11 – Adapt the trays
For curves, details and end-of-runs, the M-Tray® modules can be easily adapted using a wood saw. Take care not to dislodge the substrate or vegetation too much.
Step 12 – Press open sides together
The open side(s) must always be pressed up to the side of the neighbouring M-Tray® in order to retain the substrate / growing medium.
Step 13 – Create a hard border
Fire Regulations state that M-Trays® must not be installed right up to buildings, walls, roof lights, hatches, mansafes, vents, drainage outlets, or other protruding objects.
Step 14 – Riverstone pebbles
A riverstone pebble border of at least 200mm width should be installed at these points
(See GRO Code for guidance on building green roofs).
Step 15 – Irrigate once installed
After installing the modules, it is essential that you water them thoroughly until fully saturated.
If an irrigation system has not been installed, water by hand.
Step 16 – Fertilize the vegetation
It is recommended that you scatter slow-release fertilizer by hand across the whole roof at the rate of 25 grammes per m2 (a handful).
Fully established sedum plants nurtured from seed at our own UK nurseries, our M-Tray® green roof system consists of specially-designed modular trays containing superior, engineered substrate and fully established flowering sedum.
Available in easy-to-carry trays which click together to form a seamless green roof, our modular green roof system offers the easiest possible way of constructing a green roof.
We often receive questions asking for further insight and information relating to our innovative green roofing solution and the following FAQ section below has been outlined to help answer some of the more commonly received questions.
What is a green roof?
Sedum or other succulent plants have grown into low-level substrates for construction on flat roofs and podium decks.
What is a modular green roof?
An instant green roof, pre-grown at our farm in specially designed cassettes. They can be hand-carried and click together to form a seamless green roof. They are lifted into place and can be easily removed to give access to the deck.
What are the advantages of a modular green roof?
Speed of installation; accessibility; less mess and disruption; instant results; future-proofing
What is the cost of an M-Tray®?
M-Trays®= £60m²
Wildflower = £62m²
Delivery = £60/pallet (32 trays)
Geotextile fleece = £1m²
All prices are subject to alteration.
Where are the M-Trays grown?
At our farm near Basingstoke, Hampshire
How big is the tray?
500mm x 500mm x 100mm deep
How many units per m²?
4 x modules
How much do the units weigh?
100kgs/m² – we recommend that you consult an Engineer to advise on loadings (120 kg/m² saturated)
What is the vegetation?
The vegetation is a mix of 11 x Sedum species. We also have a Wildflower/Sedum mix available upon request.
Can I walk on the trays?
The modules are not designed for foot traffic but can tolerate being stepped on for maintenance purposes.
Can M-Tray® grow in partial shade?
Yes, however, like any living plant, an element of light is required.
Do I need to have any design?
No. However we can produce a layout guide along with estimates for trays, geotextile fleece and border pebbling if required.
Are there any requirements?
Yes. Fire regulations require a hard border between vegetation and the walls of buildings as well as around features such as roof lights and fall arrests (consult GRO code for more details)
Is there a full cover of vegetation?
Our M-Trays® have been grown at our farm for several months prior to delivery. They will arrive with a minimum of 90% cover.
How much is delivery?
From £60.00 per pallet (max 32 units/pallet). NB The M-Trays® need to be removed from the pallet immediately. Pebbling and geotextile fleece can be delivered separately.
Does the area have to be level?
M-Tray® can be laid on a level area and on a slope up to 15°. Ideally, we recommend not going above 10°.
Do they need maintenance?
The sedum is very hardy and will tolerate extreme conditions. Watering the sedum in extreme conditions is advisable and we can supply an irrigation kit if required.
At the end of Summer and end of Winter, we recommend taking time to remove any dead leaves and vegetation that has accumulated.
Application of a slow-release fertiliser is advisable at certain times of the year.
Do I need irrigation?
For best year-round results we do recommend installing an irrigation system although this is not absolutely necessary.
What other materials will I need to buy along with my M-Trays®?
This depends on your individual requirements.
Standard:
Geotextile fleece to protect existing roof/membrane
Riverstone pebbles to be used as a firebreak and to go around drains
Optional:
M-Tray® Irrigation Kit
Access chamber
Aluminium edging
I have seen modular systems fail, why won’t yours?
This is our 4th generation of the module, designed and manufactured by Wallbarn here in the UK. The 100mm deep tray with its optimum drainage; our specially mixed substrate and careful choice of mature and hardy sedum species mean the M-Tray® is the best quality modular system on the market.
What other preparations should we consider prior to delivery?
The M-Tray® modules are delivered stacked onto pallets and must be unpacked within 24hrs of delivery. A crane and forklift may be needed to transfer pallets onto the roof.
Extensive green roofs are designed to be lightweight. Therefore, they can be used on a large variety of structures.
Easy to manage
The sedum plants we use have been selected to be easy to manage and do not need a large amount of watering, making them ideal for areas which may be overlooked but are difficult to access and maintain.
The sedum blankets contain a mixture of different species of sedum, specifically selected to provide a variety of different textures, colours and flowering periods and are supplied with at least 85% coverage. They are designed to give consistent, all year round coverage of vegetation throughout the year.
Freshly cut sedum blankets
Mixes of wildflowers, herbs and bulbs can also be incorporated into the blankets. We supply healthy, freshly cut sedum blankets.
The roll-out green roof is a simple, low maintenance sedum green roof system where each element is supplied separately and installed layer by layer. It is an effective way of greening a roof deck and bringing a sense of nature to built-up areas.
The key advantages of extensive green roofs include:
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