An urban heat island, or UHI, is a metropolitan area which is much warmer than the surrounding rural areas. "The annual mean air temperature of a city with 1 million people or more can be 1.8–5.4°F (1–3°C) warmer than its surroundings. In the evening, the difference can be as high as 22°F (12°C). Heat islands [...]
“5 Star Service” says another happy customer Check out this great DIY garden refurbishment, using our Balance self-levelling pedestals, filmed from the ground and from the air. Can we help you with a paving or decking project? Our knowledgeable service team is on hand to answer your questions: 020 8916 2222 [...]
Another rooftop transformed with a little M-Tray® magic We were asked to install a green roof on the rooftops of this beautiful family home in South London. Take a look at the stunning results. Can we help you with a green roof project? Our knowledgeable service team is on hand to [...]
Sustainability in building is the new concept in the construction of buildings. The concept is based upon the designing and creation of new structures and the remodelling or renovation of existing ones using environmentally friendly approaches. Focus on Sustainability The result of focusing on sustainability throughout the construction of a building is how modern families [...]
iDecking puts finishing touches on Islington development Wallbarn’s unique board-and-rail system was chosen for a brand new multi-purpose, multi-level development. Check out the project here Can we help you with a decking project? Our team is ready to answer your questions: 020 8916 2222 sales@wallbarn.com Online chat Click here [...]
When looking to install a new deck, the decision on whether to overlay an existing deck/paving structure or rip it up and start afresh can be a complex one. Whilst many people automatically assume their only option is to remove everything from the original installation, with factors such as time and expense to consider, exploring [...]
Another instant, easy-fit green roof Our client needed to install a green roof over three small rooftops but had access issues – our modular M-Trays® proved the ideal solution Check out the project here Can we help you with a green roof project? Our team is ready to answer your questions: [...]
Retro-fitting is a very common practice amongst many industries. Thanks to the modular nature of the M-Tray®, we offer the ideal solution for anyone looking to add a green roof to an existing open space and one that is significantly more cost-effective than the construction of new facilities. Our M-Tray® has been specifically designed to make [...]
Before answering this question, we should first explain what a blue roof actually is. A blue roof is an evolution of the existing green roof concept with one significant difference. This type of roof has been designed to help store water and in particular, rainfall. What Are They Used For? Whilst the goal of standard roofs is [...]
The truth is that a properly established as well as mature green roof can now be properly and promptly installed easily. This could happen on roofs which are hard to actually access, and it’s done manually without having to go through the mess and the disruption which is associated with the regular and traditional green [...]
