Green Spaces and Rooftops: a growing trend
Worldwide, the use of green roofs is increasing to reduce environmental damage and improve quality of life, reducing the impact of dense development in urban areas.
In some property markets, additional ‘green’ or sustainable features are desirable, because corporate tenants and their shareholders are looking for buildings that demonstrate their commitment to the environment.
A green roof features a layer of vegetation atop a flat or slightly sloping roof. The build-up of the roof, from bottom to top, consists of a waterproofing membrane, thermal insulation, drainage layer, geotextile filter, and vegetation. This is known as an 'inverted roof'.
The long-term performance of the green roof is greatly impacted by the waterproofing layer, which is buried beneath all the other components. To simplify the installation process and reduce capital costs, seamless liquid-applied waterproofing membranes are an excellent solution.
MasterSeal Roof – Seamless liquid waterproofing membranes systems
In this webinar you will see the characteristics of MasterSeal Roof systems - seamless, root resistant and with high durability – mean that building owners can ensure high long-term performance and minimal maintenance costs.
MasterSeal Roof systems are based on a fully bonded, seamless waterproofing membrane, avoiding welds and seams that are typically the weak spots in any waterproofing system. They form easily watertight connections with drains, vertical elements, roof vents, rooflights or anchors.
In the webinar you will also see the six-ways that liquid waterproofing membranes can save costs in green roof construction and help address the concerns about cost and maintenance needs that discourage owners and investors towards green roofs:
- Seamless waterproofing, no joints and easy detailing.
- Root penetration prevented.
- No temporary ballast needed.
- High resistance to mechanical damage.
- High chemical resistance to fertilizers and other chemicals.
- In case of leaks, easy location and repair.
