TRITOFLOW: Wellington Green Roofing
Green roofs are fun, economically and environmentally friendly. TRITOflex™ is the perfect helper for creating a Waterproofing Membrane when creating your own Green Roof.
Ever wondered what a green roof is? Or why that house down the street has it’s lawn on it’s roof? Long popular in Europe, green rooftops have begun to appeal to homeowners and businesses in New Zealand.
Having a Green roof is seen as an attractive way to promote environmentalism while also solving the problems of a conventional roof.
- What actually is a Green Roof?
A green roof (also known as a living roof) is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation.
- What are the benefits of making my roof a Green Roof?
Green roofs serve several purposes for both the building, the environment and yourself.
Having Green Roofing means your roof will actually last longer than a conventional roof due to the protection it gives from the elements.
Green Roofs are highly beneficial to the environment as they remove CO2 from the air and release oxygen and can create a habitat for wildlife.
You’ll notice the difference in your energy bill with a Green Roof as they absorb rain water and provide natural insulation which cuts down your energy costs.
- How can I create a Green Roof?
It pays to talk to a building professional before deciding to construct a Green Roof. For one, you need to make sure your roof is strong. A Green Roof is a lot of ‘dead weight’ on your house as they can weight anything up to 150KG per Sqm. If you can imagine a Green Roof is like a parfait – lots of layers.
You’ll see in the illustration that there are a lot of elements that go into creating a Green Roof. See that ‘Waterproof Membrane’? – This is where TRITOflex™ steps in.
- How does TRITOflex™ help me with my Green Roof?
When creating a Green Roof it’s important to apply a waterproofing membrane between the insulation and protection matt. If you can imagine, you have a living organism on your roof, which means lots of water and moisture.
TRITOflex™ will act as a moisture barrier as it’s sprayed on like a liquid rubber that dries hard, creating a tight, durable rubber sealant. TRITOflex™ is also very lightweight so it won’t add to the pressure of the layer of your Green Roof. Qui
- How does TRITOflex™ work?
TRITOflex™ is spray applied to any thickness in one coat directly over the existing roof. The liquid rubber product forms a fully adhered seamless rubber membrane without the need for thousands of screws to hold it down.
By simply spraying TRITOflex™ onto your Green Roof project you’re ensuring no water or moisture will be infiltrating your roof and causing damage to the lower layers. Combine this with a drainage mat and soil medium – the vegetation possibilities for the roof are endless.
If you are considering creating a Green Roof then look to TRITOflex™ to assist you in creating your environmentally friendly and cost effective roof.