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Proteus Waterproofing is dedicated to being your partner in designing and delivering living roofs. We offer a package for architects and specifiers, from design to delivery, adhering to UK building and fire regulations.
Why choose Proteus for Green Roofs?
From detailed to execution, we provide all necessary components to ensure your project is technically correct. Our design team collaborates with architects to create green roof systems that integrate with the environment.
Expert Technical Support at Every Stage
Proteus Waterproofing offers continuous technical support, ensuring your green roof system remains functional. Our team can be contacted to address any queries or concerns.
Compliance and Safety Assurance
We comply with all current UK building and fire regulations, as well as Green Roof Organisation guidelines, ensuring safety without compromising creativity. For more information, refer to our summary of relevant building regulations.
Environmental benefits
Green roof systems provide numerous environmental advantages. They act as natural insulators, reducing energy costs and enhancing air quality by absorbing pollutants. They also create habitats for urban wildlife, including bees and birds, and mitigate the urban heat island effect. Let our experts advise you on making your next green roof even greener.
Improved Air Quality
By absorbing pollutants and releasing oxygen, green roof systems play a crucial role in purifying the air, contributing to a healthier environment for all.
Energy Efficiency
Green roofs minimise the need for artificial heating and cooling, lowering energy bills and reducing your carbon footprint. With the proper insulation levels recommended by our technical team, your green roof project can significantly contribute to mitigating climate change.
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Pro-Living®
Proteus Waterproofing offers a range of green, brown and blue roofs. Pro-Living® roofs can provide ecological benefits, offering an effective and practical use of space.
FAQs
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What is a green roof?
A green roof is a roof that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium. Green roofs can be installed on new or existing buildings, and they offer a wide range of benefits, including:
- Green roofs can help to insulate buildings, reducing the need for heating and cooling
- Green roofs help to filter pollutants from the air
- Green roofs absorb rainwater, reducing stormwater runoff and flooding
- Green roofs provide habitat for birds, insects, and other wildlife
- Green roofs help to protect roofs from the elements
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Are green roofs good for the environment?
Yes, green roofs contribute positively to the environment. They help to improve air quality, reduce stormwater runoff and increase biodiversity.
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Can a green roof be installed on my existing building?
Yes, a green roof can be installed on most existing buildings. However, it is important to have your roof inspected by a qualified professional to ensure that it can support the weight of a green roof.
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How much maintenance does a green roof require?
Extensive green roofs typically require low maintenance, typically only needing to be watered and inspected once or twice a year. Intensive green roofs require more maintenance, similar to a traditional garden.
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What are the benefits of having a green roof?
• The benefits to a green roof are:
• They can help to insulate buildings, reducing the need for heating and cooling.
• They help to filter pollutants from the air
• Green roofs absorb rainwater, reducing stormwater runoff and flooding. This can help to protect property and infrastructure from damage
• They provide habitat for birds, insects, and other wildlife
• Green roofs aid in shielding roofs from the elements
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What are the different types of green roofs?
There are two main types of green roofs: extensive and intensive.
Extensive green roofs consist of a shallow layer of growing medium and drought-tolerant plants.
Intensive green roofs are heavier and can support a wider variety of plants, including trees and shrubs.
