Tuesday, 31 March 2015

Monday, 30 March 2015

The Role Of Water Attenuation In Green Roofs


The construction industry is constantly evolving to take advantage of new technologies and meet new building requirements. Green roofs are a popular new feature appearing on many residential and commercial buildings. These environmentally-friendly living roofs have considerable appeal, and they often take full advantage of cutting-edge building materials and techniques. An advanced water attenuation layer is common in many of the latest green roofs. A Primer On Green Roofs As their name suggests, green roofs are partly or completely covered in growing plants. These building features offer a number of advantages, including effective insulation, water runoff management, reduced environmental impact, greater durability of roofing materials, and dramatic aesthetic appeal. In order to deliver these benefits, green roofs require significant investment and careful planning. Although the basic concept behind green roofs is not a new concept, modern green roofs take advantage of a number of te
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Aquaten Plus Water Attenuation Fabric | Wallbarn


AQUATEN PLUS™ is particularly ideal for landscaping in very hot climates.
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Saturday, 28 March 2015

Green Roof Design Considerations


When you start to think about green roof design there are a few things which you need to take into account. A green roof is really a roof top garden and can be anything from a two inch covering of vegetation to a fully fledged accessible garden with flowers, shrubs and even trees. Whenever you are planning the design of your green roof you need to think about a few details including: The drainage system which will be used in the green roof. This is incredibly important and something which needs to be well thought out and designed before the work starts. A well designed green roof can be a tremendous asset to a property with terrific insulation properties helping to keep cool in the summer and warm in the winter which in turn helps to reduce heating and cooling bills. The purpose which the green roof must serve is another consideration to be taken at the design stage. Is it simply for environmental purposes or do you wish to create a space which you can really enjoy to the full? What v
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Thursday, 26 March 2015

Hardwood Timber Decking Tiles | Wallbarn


We have a range of different timber available sourced from South America, chosen for their beauty and durability including Ipe, Cumaru, Sucupira and Massaranduba. We can also supply FSC® certified timber as we have FSC® Chain of Custody.
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Wednesday, 25 March 2015

Hardwood Timber Decking Tiles | Wallbarn


Stunning finishes can be achieved. The tiles can be laid in a straight line pattern or in a “chess board” style, depending on the client’s wishes.
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Tuesday, 24 March 2015

Hardwood Timber Decking Tiles | Wallbarn


Traditionally laying timber decking directly onto these deck surfaces led to additional costs of employing specialist carpenters. Laying timber joists directly onto the waterproofing membrane also risked damage over time. Wallbarn Timber Paving Tiles offer the ideal solution. The weight of the tile will hold the system in place.
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Monday, 23 March 2015

Hardwood Timber Decking Tiles | Wallbarn


By using suspended Wallbarn Timber Paving Tiles, installers combine the natural, attractive finish of timber decking with the speed and ease of laying paving slabs.
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Green Roof Benefits: What You Need To Know


Green roofs (a type of roof that utilizes and creates a natural habitat on the rooftop, also known as a living roof) are slowly gaining popularity in both urban centres and rural areas. This roof uses a waterproofing membrane and a root barrier that makes it possible for one to plant grass, or any other light vegetation on the rooftop. Unlike other conventional roofing materials that only provide shelter, green roofs come with many other environmental benefits among many others. Some of the main green roof benefits that come with using this type of a roof are discussed below. 1.         Environmental benefits These roofs have a positive impact on the environment in that; they help reduce carbon dioxide concentration as grass and other vegetation aid in air purification. Air around most urban centres is mostly toxic because very few trees or grass are present. However, having some vegetation on every apartment’s rooftop can help deal with the toxic air. Another key benefit of
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Friday, 20 March 2015

ASP EXTRA - Extended Height Adjustable Support Pedestals | Wallbarn


By using the ASP EXTRA range contractors can set out paving across a huge height range from 85mm right up to 380mm by ordering only three different sized units. This makes estimating much easier and avoids delays in exchanging stock.
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Thursday, 19 March 2015

Wednesday, 18 March 2015

ASP EXTRA - Extended Height Adjustable Support Pedestals | Wallbarn


These pedestals have the heights marked out every 10mm on the side of stems, so users can see at a glance the exact height they are adjusting to without having to constantly re-measure.
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Getting On Board With Green Roof Technology


While a traditional roof is designed to keep water off and heat away, green roof technology is designed to do exactly the opposite. A green roof, or eco-roof, is intended to hold a certain amount of water. Why? Because water is need to support the plant life growing on the top layer. A green roof is true to its name. The roof has always been a topic of much debate. It is constant contact with the sun. This means that it absorbs quite a bit of heat and energy. More energy is needed to keep the home or building cool beneath. They believe the eco-roof is the solution they have been searching for for years. What Is A Green Roof? A green roof is green because it has vegetation growing. The green roof technology is designed in several layers to get the best use of all available space. It works for homes and buildings alike. It was actually developed as far back as the 60 s, but has only recently evolved to become so popular, affordable, and efficient. The first layer of the eco-roof lays ag
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Friday, 13 March 2015

7mm Rubber Pads for Paving & Decking | Wallbarn


The product is sold as a two part unit, the rubber disc and positioning lug (available for either paving or timber decking) supplied together.
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A Look At Eco Green Roofs And Their Benefits


Modern architecture has gone green. Many if not all, of the architectural designs being drawn in this modern error have considerations of energy efficiency and reduced emissions of greenhouse gasses. Different elements have been used to produce the effect of energy efficiency in an effort to make our cities and by extension the whole world green and a better place to live in. There are many architectural elements and designs used today. In this regard, eco green roofs have are one of the most popular architectural design elements that are being employed in many parts of the world to make our living quotas attain better living  standards. Though eco green roofs have been in existence for a long time, their use in modern architecture has experienced a surge of interest and installation. They are popular in both commercial and residential properties as their installment is not necessarily dependant on the size of the building. Types Of Eco Green Roofs There are three designs that are in
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Thursday, 12 March 2015

7mm Rubber Pads for Paving & Decking | Wallbarn


The 7mm disc is suitable for use with paving slabs and also timber decking. The TD headpiece has side bars 60mm apart, meaning a standard 2” / 50mm wide timber joist can be placed between the bars. The joists will form a framework structure for the decking system and the decking planks are fixed to that framework.
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Wednesday, 11 March 2015

7mm Rubber Pads for Paving & Decking | Wallbarn


The upper surface of the pad contains drainage channels which run out to the edges of the circular disc, meaning that rainwater will drain off the upper surface of the disc effectively.
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Tuesday, 10 March 2015

Sunday, 8 March 2015

Aquaten Plus Water Attenuation Fabric | Wallbarn


AQUATEN PLUS™ is ideal for landscaping and green roof installations as it absorbs a very large amount of water within the soil / substrate to keep the plants hydrated for longer.
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Thursday, 5 March 2015

Aquaten Plus Water Attenuation Fabric | Wallbarn


AQUATEN PLUS™ is a geo-composite mesh containing AquaSAF absorbent polymer, which is sandwiched between two layers of geotextile. It is non-toxic and completely safe for use in water recycling and plant hydration.
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Wednesday, 4 March 2015

Aquaten Plus Water Attenuation Fabric | Wallbarn


Wallbarn is the sole distributor of AQUATEN PLUS™ the ultra-hydrophilic fabric for use a in variety of applications, including landscaping at ground and roof level as well as stormwater management and flood protection.
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Tuesday, 3 March 2015

Green Roof Systems – Information and Benefits


Green roof systems are really roof top gardens, a layer of vegetation growing up on the roof. There are many benefits provided by this time of roof and they can be installed in many different types of building including industrial and private residences. A green roof may consist of nothing more than 2 inch layer of hardy groundcover or be fully accessible with grass and trees. Benefits of Green Roof Systems There are many benefits to installing a green roof onto your business property or home. These include: Energy efficiency and savings a green roof will actively absorb heat and insulate a building which can reduce the necessity to cool or heat a property using other methods. Reducing air pollution / green house gas emissions lowering the need for air conditioning has many knock on effects when it comes to energy saving and the environment. The installation of a green roof can significantly decrease air pollution and emissions of greenhouse gases. The vegetation growing on the roof w
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Wallbarn Presents… AQUATEN PLUS™


We are delighted to announce that we are the sole distributor of AQUATEN PLUS™ the ultra-hydrophilic fabric for use a in variety of applications, including landscaping at ground and roof level as well as storm-water management and flood protection.
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Monday, 2 March 2015

Ecobuild 2015 | Wallbarn


Ecobuild is the world’s biggest trade event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment and the UK’s largest construction event of any kind.
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