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Blue Roof Design Considerations
Development and expansion of towns and cities have seen exponential use of impervious surfaces causing artificially high rates of rainwater runoff. With the trend of urban growth coinciding with an ever-increasing number of ‘extreme’ weather events, flooding is becoming a common and expensive problem.
Green Roof Design Considerations
There are fundamental principles that apply to the design of a green roof, regardless of the proposed landscaping, location or climate. The specified solution must replicate nature within the build up and be able to support the vegetation.
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Solar PV for Flat Roofs Design Considerations
In the UK, solar photovoltaic (PV) is a popular renewable energy and its deployment is rising rapidly across the globe. With recent fluctuations in energy markets and carbon reduction initiatives coming to the fore, the number of flat roof installations will continue to rise as local authorities and businesses look to reduce their carbon footprint and gain energy security for the future.