ZinCo green roof systems on sloping surfaces
Modern construction industry is increasingly taking advantage of the benefits of green roofs. Properly designed and executed, they offer virtually nothing but advantages. Energy efficiency, thermal insulation, waterproofing, natural air conditioning through roof breathing... While green roof systems on flat surfaces are already common and used on building structures in Poland, green roofs on sloping and steep surfaces are still rare. This is associated with concerns about the durability of solutions, difficulties in design and implementation. So it is worth reaching for proven systems that guarantee the proper operation of the roof. The company Green City Life Sp. z o.o. proposes a solution to the problems of this type of construction - the use of products from the leader in this field - systems from ZinCo, which can be used on roofs with a slope angle of up to 45%.
Georaster system for sloping roofs
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The basics of good green sloping roof design
In order for a pitched or steep roof to function properly, several basic elements must be taken care of. First, the waterproofing (aka waterproofing) must be of the highest quality and have resistance to root overgrowth. The next factor is to use self-supporting green roof structures that do not interfere with the roof sheathing. Another, ensuring proper vegetation of plants in such difficult conditions as sloping slopes of a green roof. Last, but equally important, is the efficient drainage of excess water from the roof.
Can a green roof be sustainable? Absolutely. A perfect example is the two-decade old green roof of the University Library in Warsaw, Poland.
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Ready-made green roof systems from ZinCo
Because of the greater challenge of properly designing a green sloping roof, it is worth using the services of Green City Life Sp. z o.o., which is the exclusive distributor of systems from the German brand ZinCo. The company provides full technical support during the entire green roof installation cycle. As the company's representatives write:
Already at the stage of the project, our technical advisors, together with the architect, select the appropriate elements of the roof to ensure the best visual effect while maintaining the maximum level of safety (especially important for sloping and steep roofs). They make sure that the project includes all the important and precisely selected elements, such as appropriate waterproofing, special absorbent mat, drainage adapted to the angle of inclination, system substrate and vegetation.
The investor or architect who wants to distinguish his project with the presence of greenery on a sloping or steep roof, gets a comprehensive service Green City Life Sp. z o.o.. The company provides professional assistance at the design stage, accurate installation and safe operation. Such a roof guarantees reliability, durability and aesthetics. As the company's experts write:
The components of the system then have adequate load-bearing capacity, water and air capacity, drainage capacity and vegetation layer. Then already during the execution work, our consultants supervise the contractor and support the installation process. They take care of the execution details that can determine the proper functioning of the roof and the safety of those who will be in its proximity. This is an important service, as it guarantees the investor many years of trouble-free use of the green roof.
International Congress Center in Katowice
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Examples of difficult, but very impressive realizations of sloping and steep green roofs, using ZinCo systems, include the International Congress Center in Katowice, Bania Thermal Baths in Bialka Tatrzanska, and the Warsaw University Library building, which was built 21 years ago and still looks magnificent.
For more information, visit the company's Green City Life Sp. z o.o. page on the A&B portal.
