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Green Roofs

Supporting nature and people with vegetated areas on flat roofs. Better for everyone and better for the environment.

Green roofs for new build construction and existing buildings

Green roofs deliver varying levels of benefits to a building, people, the environment, and sustainability. A green roof can be advanced with a solar PV array for renewable energy generation and a blue roof to assist in the prevention of localised flooding for stormwater attenuation.

A green roof is specified for many different reasons encompassing increasing outdoor spaces to enhance the building's use, satisfy planning conditions, meet targets for retaining and supporting biodiversity and net zero, and oppose climate change. 

On retrofit projects weight loading is a key consideration and some extensive green roofs can be confirmed as suitable without additional support to the roof structure.

Accessible green roofs and gardens are used for recreational and leisure purposes.

Outline of green roof systems

    • Solutions for new build and refurbishment projects
    • Portfolio of compatible Bauder waterproofing systems
    • Landscaping components to meet the needs of the green roof finish
    • Variety of Bauder extensive vegetation options
    • Comprehensive range of guarantee packages to suit project requirements, including enhancing with a biosolar and blue roof

Achieving technical objectives

    • FLL Guidelines and GRO Code of Best Practice adopted
    • BauderGREEN XF 301 fire tested, classified to BS EN 13505-5
    • Solutions contribute to BREEAM rating assessment

Six steps is all it takes

1

Brief and consultation

You give us your remit either at your office or on site. We will discuss the green roof project; site suitability, level of access required, falls and drainage, weight loadings, performance expectations, preferred system application, your budget and how the programme of works can be formulated. 

Brief and consultation
2

Roof review

Upon determining that a green roof is a suitable and practical addition to your building we will perform a detailed appraisal of all roof areas to fully assess the design considerations. Once the vegetation finish has been decided the structural and design considerations, and green roof components can they be proposed. 

Roof review
3

Report, design and specification service

Designing to protect the building's construction and flat roof waterproofing is vital when delivering a green roof as many additional forces can affect the structure. The detailed report and specification package you will receive takes into account these factors and not only answers your original brief but also meets the needs of the building. 

Report, design and specification service
4

Contractor selection

 The Bauder approved contractors best placed to deliver your green roof will competitively price and tender for your project. Our national network of contractors undergo a rigorous selection process and their installers are trained specifically in the application of our systems, so you are ensured expert installation. 

Contractor selection
5

Installation of the green roof solution

Once the Bauder approved contractor has been appointed, a pre-contract meeting will make sure that the project delivery is well coordinated. The works are closely monitored by Bauder site technicians with regular inspections and 'live' time reports to ensure quality and waterproof integrity of the roof. 

Installation of the green roof solution
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Sign off, guarantee and maintenance

A full final inspection is completed on the works by our site technician team following rigorous approval criteria before the guarantee is issued. Our comprehensive range of guarantee packages fulfil cover requirements for the project (dependent on system/product selection).

Sign off, guarantee and maintenance

Green roof solutions

A Bauder green roof combines the finished planting scheme with its supportive components and a secure waterproofing system all covered by a single guarantee. 

We have different system categories depending on the green roof finish you want to achieve, and all can be specified in unison on one roof area.

BauderBIODIVERSE - Creating substitute habitats for flora, insects and fauna.

BauderINTENSIVE - Accessible rooftop gardens and recreational spaces.

BauderEXTENSIVE - Lightweight, low maintenance, vegetation swathes for instant greening of the roof.

BauderHARDSCAPE - Pedestrian and vehicular access areas or for a full roof area.

BauderBIODIVERSE

A biodiverse roof aims to replicate as far as is practical the ecological requirements of the local area. The natural habitats created are designed to support a variety of plants, birds, animals and invertebrates. The careful design and construction of these habitats is key to conforming to the local Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) or the site's Urban Greening Factor (UGF) commitment.  

Wildflowers on a Biodiverse rooftop

BauderBIODIVERSE

Biodiverse roofs designed to create a wide range of different habitats for flora and wildlife.

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BauderINTENSIVE

Designed for publicly accessed rooftops and podiums that need to have high-quality, reliable landscape build ups. Garden planting schemes require greater depths of substrate and the overall weight of the solution dictates the construction of the supporting structure and the green roof components required to sustain the vegetation. 

Accessible green roofs and gardens are used for recreational and leisure purposes.

BauderINTENSIVE

Accessible green roofs and gardens are used for recreational and leisure purposes.

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BauderHARDSCAPE

Used predominantly on courtyard podiums with heavy vehicular access where keeping the total build-up height of the system and providing a completely flat paved surface is important in helping reduce construction costs. This can be particularly effective when used to provide a permeable paving system.

A simple roof solution with paving or decking finish.

BauderHARDSCAPE with Pedestal Supported Decking or Paving

Creating low maintenance accessible areas such as walkways, access roads and terrace spaces.

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Why clients choose us

Customers choose us because of the way in which we do business, our robust advice on the right system, and our approach to delivering projects. We work alongside clients to deliver the best solution for a building from our broad portfolio of systems. 

We assist you with the design of the detailing, writing the specifications for the flat roof solution, and recommend suitable approved contractors to tender for the project.

The service is without charge, and we work with you to ensure your roof specification meets all your needs and that of the building.

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A selection of our green roof projects

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Additional Support

Our ethos is to support you through your project from concept and design to system selection, installation, inspection, sign-off, guarantee and beyond. We don't just supply products to a distributor, we work with you and care about the projects you deliver.

FAQs

If you have a question, please check our FAQ section. We've compiled answers to the most common queries to help you quickly find the information you need.

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CPDs and e-learning

Our bespoke presentations will envelop your specific knowledge requirements and can be tailored towards a project you are currently working on.

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Technical Centre

The Bauder online technical centre will support you with a variety of free downloads including BIM objects, NBS specifications, CAD detail drawings, Certifications, Brochures, Installation and Maintenance Guides. Log-in or register for access today.

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Specification resources available in the technical centre

Contact us today about your green roof project

Each project is unique in its requirements, and we have lots of resources and examples of our work available to help guide you. If you are looking for a green roof solution for a new build or refurbishment project, then get in touch with our team to discuss your project’s individual needs.

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