Green Roof Membrane Systems

Unlike conventional earth covered structures garden roof assemblies are lightweight and can be installed on a wide variety of new and existing structures.

Green roof membrane systems.

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. Hydrotech s garden roof assemblies combine the proven performance of our monolithic membrane 6125 roofing waterproofing with proven green technology. Green roofs add a layer of protection and roof membranes can go 50 years without replacement. Extended roof life green roof installations extend the life of the waterproofing membrane by protecting it from exposure to weathering elements.

Green roof waterproofing with resitrix epdm roofing membranes reliable roof waterproofing for all green roof systems. Green roofs provide thermal insulation cutting down on utility costs. Cities are expanding and the global population is growing steadily. Some green roofs in europe have lasted more than 40 years without being replaced.

A green roof protects the waterproofing membrane from damaging uv rays freeze thaw cycling and repeated foot traffic extending its lifespan. Gaf is partnering with liveroof to combine the proven performance of everguard tpo and pvc membranes with the liveroof patented proven hybrid green roof system. Eliminate the need to start with a brown roof and farm it for years hoping and waiting for it to become a green roof. Polyroof s roofing membranes are seamless maintenance free light weight and exceptionally long lasting making them the ideal green roof base.

Sometimes called vegetated roofs eco roofs or living roofs green roofs offer a number of sustainable advantages on an otherwise empty unused space. Quieter work environment green roofs absorb sound creating a natural noise barrier. The key to any good green roof project is a good waterproofing membrane. 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.

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. 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. 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. Whether you need a full green roof system designed or simply just the roofing elements polyroof can tailor a solution to your exact requirements.