Sika is a full building envelope company, helping you live your everyday life from below-grade waterproofing all the way up to the roof. From the Staples Center to the Lincoln Memorial to the Empire ...

The vegetation and growing medium on a green roof absorb and retain rainfall, reducing the amount of water that flows into the stormwater system. A significant quantity of water can be prevented from ...

However, more contemporary intensive green roofs can be visually and environmentally exciting, integrating water management systems that process waste water from the building as well as storing ...

As cities grapple with record-breaking heat waves and intense storms driven by climate change, green roofs present a small part of the potential solution. These vegetative layers planted on rooftops ...

sometimes even water features can be seen on an intensive green roof. The intensive roof requires regular watering, usually by dedicated irrigation systems. These roofs are constructed on a flat deck, ...

Green roof installations are different from freestanding planters in that they are applied as part of the roofing system. Green roof technology includes: roof structure and possibly some insulation; ...

The typical layers of an extensive green roof include waterproofing and insulation layers, a root barrier membrane, a drainage layer, a filter layer and then the growing medium above. It may be ...

Here’s a breakdown of the coverage for each solar roofing system. Homeowners can begin the Green Home Systems installation process by calling the company or filling out an interest form online.

The green roofs, Mayor Wu said, are meant to help provide shade, improve air quality, add new green space, and increase stormwater retention. The system was designed by Social Impact Collective ...

According to the study, green roofs are created by planting trees on rooftops of buildings in a shallow layer of soil over a waterproof membrane and a drainage system. Green roofs can keep the ...