Sika Green Roofs
GREEN ROOFS
GREEN ROOFS
Also called vegetated roofs, eco-roofs, or garden roofs, a green roof is simply a planted area on a flat or sloped roof.
You can grow everything from low grasses, herbs and sedums to trees and shrubs, depending on the type of green roof.
BENEFITS
GREEN ROOFS OFFER MANY BENEFITS TO YOUR PROJECT
- Visually more appealing and provides a park-like ambiance on your rooftop.
- Can contribute to your sustainable building certification rating.
- Reduces the urban heat island effect.
- Improves air quality with increased green space which filters air
- Extends lifespan of the waterproofing membrane by protecting it from damaging UV rays and freeze-thaw cycles.
- Increases your property value by providing a valuable building asset.
- Slows down storm water flow by retaining up to 75% of rainwater, thus alleviating the pressure on storm water and drainage infrastructure.
- Reduces building’s cooling energy consumption and costs particularly in warmer months due to thermal mass effect of the green roof.
SIKA’S PRODUCT RANGE BENEFITS YOUR GREEN ROOF SYSTEM
-As an industry veteran with over 30 years of experience in green roof construction, Sika has produced more than 1.4 billion m2 of membrane worldwide, so you can trust in Sika’s expert support and solutions. -Sika's roof waterproofing membranes for green roofs are resistant against micro-organisms and root penetration and have proven performance for root resistance (e.g. FLL certification).
-Sika single ply membranes can be installed in most weather conditions, even at negative temperatures, giving unique flexibility to contractors and designers. -Sika’s experts provide assistance in your project milestones if needed, including design assistance to architects and specifiers and authorized applicator training. -The Sarnafil® manufacturing process uses only the highest quality materials to produce a monolithic, non-laminated membrane that offers excellent weatherability and dimensional stability.
INFORMATION
PRODUCTION
Made in Switzerland
BRAND
Sika
APPLICATIONS
- Residential
- Corporate, Retail
- Commercial
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
- Educational
- Cultural.
USE
Green Roofs
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CHARACTERISTICS
- Improves air quality
- Reduces cooling energy consumption
- Slows down storm water flow
- Reduces urban heat island effect.
SIKA PROVIDES NEARLY ALL PRODUCTS FOR A FULL GREEN ROOF SYSTEM
- Sika drainage composite board (e.g. Aquadrain 550)
- Sika waterproofing membrane (with loose-laid membrane systems such as Sarnafil®/ Sikaplan®)
- Sika protection or separation layer (e.g. S-Glass Fleece 120)
- Sika thermal insulation (e.g. Sarnatherm®, Sikatherm®)
- Sika vapor control layer (e.g. Sarnavap® series)
- Sika concrete substrate additives (Sika concrete admixtures)
- Sika roof accessories (e.g. Sarnafil® walkway pads, prefabricated accessories, etc.)
- Sika scuppers, drains and more, depending on your local project requirements
OUR TECHNICAL EXPERTS CAN HELP YOU SOLVE ALL DETAILING CONDITIONS
SIKA'S EXPERT ROOF KNOWHOW
HOW TO PROTECT ROOF MEMBRANES DURING AND AFTER CONSTRUCTION
Roofers face multiple problems on site today. 80% of failed roofs and leaks are caused by non-roofers. Therefore, it is a main priority to protect the roofer’s craftmanship from traffic on the rooftop during the total building phase, during construction and beyond.
HOW IS ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF COOL ROOFS MEASURED?
Many vacation photos from the Mediterranean or the Middle East show a townscape of light-colored buildings with white roofs. These have been traditional architectural characteristics for thousands of years – and these roofs are in fact cool roofs.
HOW TO CHOOSE OR SPECIFY THE CORRECT BITUMEN MEMBRANE
Whether you're an architect, roofing applicator or anyone involved in selecting the right bituminous roofing, it's hard to know where to begin.
COOL ROOFS IN HOT CLIMATE COUNTRIES: A STUDY
Cool roofs are one of the most effective and easiest solutions to increase the thermal comfort of buildings and reduce cooling costs in hot climate countries with high solar radiation and outdoor temperatures.
COOL ROOFS REDUCE URBAN HEAT ISLAND EFFECT
Many urban and suburban areas have higher temperatures than their rural surroundings. This temperature difference indicates that they are urban heat islands. The annual mean air temperature in a city of a million or more people can easily be 1 to 4°C warmer than in the rural surroundings. On a clear, calm night the difference can measure even 12°C or more.
A MATERIAL SUPPLIER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO OFFSITE CONSTRUCTION AND MODULAR BUILDERS
There is a great deal of conversation in the media relating to offsite construction, modular buildings and modern methods of construction - the success of this approach is key to the future success of our construction industry. The challenge for component or material suppliers is to be able to transfer their ideas and knowledge to the specifiers and manufacturers.
