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News Release from: Icopal | Subject: Green roof systems
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 20 December 2007
Icopal systems top Ecobuild green roof
Icopal's stand at Ecobuild will demonstrate how their green roof systems give a unique combination of benefits.
Award-winning green roof products and systems from Icopal will showcase the company's stand (E180) at Ecobuild (February 26-28, Earls Court 2) Icopal's stand at Ecobuild will demonstrate how the company's green roof systems give a unique combination of benefits including minimum roof loadings (substrates up to a third lighter than standard top soil), integrity of waterproofing surfaces including guarantees of up to 20 years, and single source of supply
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 29 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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These have all been appreciated by projects such as Urban Splash's ground-breaking MoHo (modular housing) development in Manchester and a wildlife trust's new visitors' centre on the Norfolk coast.
Products and systems from Icopal include extensive systems such as those for sedum, bio-diverse and meadow as well as intensive ones for lawns, trees and shrubs, hard landscaping and car parks.
They also cover waterproofing for warm, cold and inverted flat roofs including the flagship "green" TPO membrane that does not contain any internal or external plasticisers, chlorine, bromine or halogens, and is environmentally friendly and recyclable.
Icopal's stand will be manned by specialists who can advise on design considerations such as drainage, irrigation, roof falls and safety, structural loads and wind action.
Accessories such as drainage outlets, tree anchors, edge restraints, termination bars, filler blocks and paving supports are also available. Request a free brochure from Icopal ...
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