Did you know | Waterproofing membranes are also recyclable
Due to the thermoplastic properties of their principle components (bitumen, polyester reinforcements, polymers, fusible plastic film), bitumen waterproofing sheets can be converted into mass bitumen products like road asphalt – significantly reducing the demand for virgin bitumen. Indeed in the case of high quality waste, bitumen roofing can be recycled to become bitumen sheets once […]
Mission Safety
Mission Safety Safety on and around your roof De Boer Roof Safety Solutions protects people on or near roofs, thereby safeguarding also the interests of its professional partners, roofers, architects, principals and building managers. Our patented systems offer a reliable and user-friendly protection against the risk of falling. Our professionally installed anchors and guardrails provide […]
Green roofs: what and why
The aim of a roof is to protect the building from the effect of the weather, especially the humidity. An ordinary roof fulfils those requirements perfectly. But other ways are also possible, for example by choosing a ‘green roof’. A green roof looks attractive. This visual aspect has a positive effect on the mood and […]
Paint Commercial and Residential Places Green
When cities and residential areas are looking more and more like the concrete jungle, we find ourselves asking the question: “Where did all the plants go”. With smaller gardens featured in homes and businesses only possessing one or two pot plants, there is a vast cry-out for living green walls. What are green walls you […]
Five Advantages of Waterproofing Membrane for Your Sydney Roof
It doesn’t matter if you own residential or commercial property – you want to keep your building in the best condition possible. There are many reinforcements you can add to achieve this, some of which are complex while others are relatively simple. Waterproofing your roof falls under the variety of protective measures you can take. […]
3 Benefits Of Hiring Green Roofing Companies in Australia To Plant Your Walls And Roofs
When living and working in bustling cities, it’s easy to forget that there’s still a place and need for nature in our immediate environments. Plants are good for our physical and mental wellbeing, after all. It’s one thing to have a few potted succulents in the office, but sometimes a more drastic change is required. […]
Debunked Green Roofing Myths
Have you ever looked at a gorgeous green roof and wondered if it’s possible to have one? If your mind instantly jumped to all the reasons that you can’t have one, you’re in the right place. Here are the most common green roofing myths that have been debunked. What Is Green Roofing? A green roof, […]
What Is The Typical Lifespan Of Green Roofing In Australia
Green roofing in Australia has become a fast growing (excuse the pun) trend over the past couple of years and when we consider the many various aesthetic and environmental benefits, it is easy to understand why. Green roofing, also known as living roofs, are renowned for their memorable, picturesque aesthetic but the main function of […]
When It Comes To Green Roofing, Australia, Give The Sun And Earth A Helping Hand
While the sun and the earth can do wonders in maintaining green roofing in Australia, it can only do so much. Relying simply on nature to provide water and sunlight will mean a flourishing green roof, but it may not be a pretty one. The sun or rain won’t remove the dead plants or weeds […]
How To Choose Waterproofing Membranes In NSW
Let’s start with explaining what a waterproofing membrane is. It is a continuous layer of thin, water-tight material laid over a surface. This, for example, would be done on a flat balcony. It could also be done above the structural slab and then again below the finish tiles. By doing this, you are providing excellent […]
