Transform Your Garden With Our Timber Decking Tiles!

Is the winter weather getting you down? Turn your thoughts to the long summer evenings and spending time entertaining friends in your garden. If you would like to transform your garden area into something truly special, offering the perfect venue for entertaining friends or relaxing by yourself, the installation of decking can go a long way towards this. Creating a Stunning Finish 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. 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. See our gallery for more pictures of Hardwood Timber Decking Tiles. Wallbarn Timber Paving Tiles Give your garden area, patio or balcony the affordable makeover that it deserves with our range of decking. By using our sus
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Can green roofs bloom into cost savings for building owners? | Construction Dive

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
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Making Landscapes More Flood Resilient

A wonderful exhibition has put forward a persuasive argument that a ‘landscape first’ approach to urban development, via innovative water management, could offer an effective solution designed to make our cities more resilient to flooding. For more on this story please click on the following link http://www.theguardian.com/cities/gallery/2015/jan/09/six-ways-city-landscapes-more-flood-resilient-in-pictures The Importance of Flood Defences It is likely to be many years before the UK begins to forget the devastating damage caused to homes, businesses and infrastructure caused by widespread flooding in early 2014. Whilst people were quick to point fingers at a number of different organisations for dropping the ball in regards to dredging rivers and for building properties on floodplains, the truth is that with so many water-resistant surfaces currently in place, this was a disaster waiting to happen. Why Is This a Problem? It may sound fairly obvious in hindsight but if water cannot
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Green roofs, bike paths, new residential developments all part of Pointe-Claire urban plan | Montreal Gazette

PointWICPCire unveiled its future look during a public consultation, Oct. 6. The city must comply with the island-wide Land Use and Development plan adopted in April.
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Creating green roofs in Peru to combat pollution

In 2014, the World Health Organization cited Lima, Peru, a city of almost 10 million, as having the worst air pollution in all of Latin America. Since then, various initiatives have been proposed to relieve the health threats that, literally, hang over the heads of Lima's residents.
http://latinalista.com/new-headline/creating-green-roofs-in-peru-to-combat-pollution

Hoboken Welcomes Green Roofs to Help Fight Stormwater Runoff | Video | NJTV News

The garden on this Hoboken rooftop isn’t just eye candy for the residents above, it’s part of the city’s green infrastructure to combat stormwater runoff.
http://www.njtvonline.org/news/video/hoboken-welcomes-green-roofs-to-help-fight-stormwater-runoff/

Green roofs take root to reduce flooding, save energy

Green Roofs Take Root to Reduce Flooding, Save Energy. Forget shingles, gravel or asphalt. Instead, try a roofing material that you may need to mow.
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How Important is Effective Foundation Waterproofing?

Leaking foundations can potentially be catastrophic and can endanger the entire structure of a property. To help ensure that this never happens to you, Wallbarn supply a range of highly effective foundation waterproofing. To stop water from entering a foundation, effective foundation waterproofing needs to be seamless with the ability to stretch over cracks and withstand water under hydrostatic pressure caused by heavy rains. Spray applied polymer-modified asphalt exterior foundation waterproofing stops water on the outside, before it can get into a basement. Every new foundation needs to be waterproofed and the application of reliable foundation waterproofing can help to save a world of trouble further down the line. Spray application of seamless waterproofing on the exterior of a foundation turns the interior into a dry basement. Now the basement living area stays dry and free of water. Without foundation waterproofing, water can seep through a foundation wall or through a crack i
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New maps show Melbourne's unused rooftops are ripe for greening

In these days of hand wringing over the "Manhattanisation" of Melbourne it is easy to forgot there is still quite a lot of space in the city - ...
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/new-maps-show-melbournes-unused-rooftops-are-ripe-for-greening-20151109-gku4yq.html

Green roofs — and a starring role for an unloved Texas plant - Houston Chronicle

Green roofs can regulate temperature, substantially reduce energy consumption and provide an aesthetically pleasing habitat for native insects and other animals, according to a 2001 study in Energy and Buildings.
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/local/gray-matters/article/Green-roofs-and-a-starring-role-for-an-6577999.php

Timber Decking Pedestals - Wallbarn

Wallbarn’s range of timber decking pedestals offer the perfect solution for deck paving by providing a secure & stable foundation on which you can lay decking.
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Raised Floor Pedestals - Wallbarn

Our pedestals act as a guide when laying decking slabs, ensuring that they are left in a uniform position guaranteeing an attractive finish.
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Why Protecto Drain is Revolutionising Vertical Plane Drainage

Protecto Drain G8 is ideal for use in conjunction with subterranean applications and foundation walls where a greater degree of drainage and protection is required on the vertical plane. Geotextile Properties Protecto-drain G8 is made from the same HDPE (high density polyethylene) material, but has a geotextile fabric bonded to one side. It is designed to protect vertical surfaces from damage with the laminated non-woven geotextile layer separating the soil from the membrane, giving greater protection to the subterranean waterproofed surface. It is also lightweight and simple to install. It creates an air gap between the structure and the earthworks, ensuring complete protection to the waterproofing membrane on the structural wall after backfill. Special Design Protecto-drain G8 is installed with the geotextile fabric facing towards the soil backfill. Water will pass through the geotextile but the HDPE cupped membrane prevents further ingress. The water will fall down the face of the
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There is still time to install green roofs before Christmas

With the mild temperatures we are still experiencing in December, it is the ideal time to get M-Tray green roofs installed before Christmas.
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Important Information – Monday 14th December

Wallbarn is having our Christmas lunch on Monday 14 December and the warehouse is closed on that day. Therefore, no consignments will be sent out on Monday 14 December. The office will be open before 10am and a receptionist will be taking messages during throughout the day, but the key members of the team will not be in the office after 10am. If callers could leave a message if the issue is not urgent, or call 07801 842809, 07860 866436 or 07769 279321 in the event of an emergency, we will do our best to contact you as soon as possible. Thank you. The post Important Information Monday 14th December appeared first on Wallbarn.
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Floor Pedestals - Wallbarn

Fixing timber decking has never been as fast and easy as it is using Wallbarn’s range of products, including our excellent floor pedestals.
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Preventing Future Landslips

As many areas of Britain continues to be ravaged by the appalling weather, the implementation of geotextile fabrics could help to significantly reduce some of the ramifications of excess rainfall and storm water such as landslides. Geotextiles are proven to be effective at preventing landslides by strengthening soil and reducing the chances of erosion. The range of geotextiles fabrics available from Wallbarn, which are essentially permeable fabric, are less expensive and a more sustainable alternative than retention walls. Proven Results Used for separating, reinforcing, filtering, and drainage, geotextiles offer proven results when it comes to protecting plant cover, and erosion and landslide prevention. How Do They Work? The installation of these geotextiles allows the grass roots to integrate with the fabric over time “knitting together” the whole bank to help prevent future landslips. When contrasted to the “questionable” logic of cutting down trees (which led to a landsl
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Decking Supports Adjustable Pedestals - Wallbarn

Because the decking support pads available from Wallbarn are made from synthetic rubber instead of plastic, they possess excellent levels of durability, are much easier to cut & are significantly more flexible.
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Combating The Shortfall in the UK’s Flood Defences

A story several months ago in the Guardian highlighted an alarming factm yet seemingly recurring fact – ‘England s flood defence funding faces £600m shortfall, MPs warn’. For more on this story, please visit the Guardian’s website by clicking on the following link http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/feb/10/englands-flood-defence-funding-faces-600m-shortfall-mps-warn?CMP=share_btn_tw Catastrophic Damage After the catastrophic damage caused during floods in recent years, this news will be greeted with grave concern by many areas of the country. However, the introduction of a new water attenuation fabric called AQUATEN PLUS™ to the market could offer the ideal solution to many flooding issues. What Causes The Problems? During irrigation or in a deluge, soil / substrate can only absorb so much water before allowing everything through. This can lead to flash flooding on the green roof or around the planters as the drainage outlets flush all the water across the landscap
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Decking Support Pedestals - Wallbarn

Wallbarn’s range of decking support pedestals offer the perfect solution for deck paving by providing a secure & stable foundation on which you can lay decking.
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Adjustable Support Pedestals - Wallbarn

For roofs built to falls where there are changes in levels by a very small or irregular amount, where there is a continuous fall over a large area, or where there are multiple and complicated changes in the fall and levels across the roof – then the ASP range of Adjustable pedestals are the perfect tools.
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Adjustable Paving Pedestals - Wallbarn

Adjustable paving pedestals have been designed for paving areas where there is a high probability of the paving or decking needing to be lifted or lowered on a regular basis.
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Adjustable Floor Pedestals - Wallbarn

Wallbarn’s range of decking pads offer the perfect solution for deck paving by providing a secure & stable foundation on which you can lay decking.
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Warrington Gardens – Balcony Project

A recently completed project offers another ideal example of the versatility and high quality of the hardwood timber decking tiles in action, mounted onto ASP adjustable pedestals. What Makes Wallbarn Decking Tiles Different? 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. This suspended system avoids having to fix anything onto the deck and lifts all the timber away from any standing water, avoiding the dangers of a slippery surface. Creating a Stunning Finish 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. We have a range of different timber available sourced from South America, chosen for their beaut
http://www.wallbarn.com/warrington-gardens-balcony-project/

Adjustable Decking Pedestals - Wallbarn

Fixing timber decking has never been as fast and easy as it is using Wallbarn’s range of products, including our excellent adjustable floor pedestals.
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Recycled Composite Decking Materials - Wallbarn

The use of composite decking can help to ensure that your decking lasts a lifetime and thanks to the team at iDecking, the introduction of a new recycled composite decking system called DURO, solutions are now more environmentally friendly than ever before.
http://www.wallbarn.com/recycled-composite-decking-materials/

Welcome to the World of Splinter Proof Decking - Wallbarn

Whilst many decking systems may be in the process of failing through moisture intrusion, (one of the most common causes of splintering, the iDecking Revolution is delighted to announce the launch of a new splinter proof decking system which offers a variety of significant benefits when compared to other current decking systems, not least the fact that it is splinter proof.
http://www.wallbarn.com/welcome-to-the-world-of-splinter-proof-decking/

Revolutionising the World of Decking! - Wallbarn

Designed specifically to prevent the main issues associated with other decking systems, such as complex and time consuming installations, the introduction of the iDecking timber decking system to the UK market will soon allow your customers to enjoy walking on a totally clean, smooth deck surface with the absolute minimum of fuss.
http://www.wallbarn.com/revolutionising-the-world-of-decking/

Waterproof Decking Systems - Wallbarn

Designed to innovate in the field of outdoor decking and wall claddings, the iDecking waterproof decking systems are the culmination of years of research and development with some of the world’s most important architects, designers and qualified deck builders.
http://www.wallbarn.com/waterproof-decking-systems/

Enhancing Structural Integrity

Wallbarn specialise in supplying products that help to give high quality structural protection to your property. Our Wallbarn Bituminous Protecto-board provides a premier level of impact & abrasion resistance & is also completely waterproof. This semi flexible board is a convenient way to ensure that structural protection is granted to waterproofing membranes against damage caused by site traffic, mechanical damage & ground settlement. The board is covered on both sides by a polythene film. This means it can be used on surfaces not normally compatible with bitumen. The film avoids the bitumen bleeding onto other surfaces or the boards sticking together during storage. Wallbarn Bituminous Protecto-boards provide a comprehensive level of structural protection & are completely waterproof & rot proof. They can be immersed in water without risk of delaminating or compromising their performance. Our Bituminous Protecto-boards are ideal for providing structural protection to vertical applica
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Non Splinter Timber Decking - Wallbarn

iDecking have spent many years perfecting an innovative, environmentally friendly, non-splinter timber decking solution offering all the good looks of the real thing but without the flaws of other products.
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Introducing iDecking the UK Landscaping Industry - Wallbarn

Upgrading the exterior of your property has never been easier than with an iDecking system and installation is so easy that it can actually be installed for exterior flooring with the simple use of your feet!
http://www.wallbarn.com/introducing-idecking-the-uk-landscaping-industry/

Introducing a Brand New Modular Decking System - Wallbarn

Modular decking systems have been something of a work in progress in the UK, until now. Wallbarn are happy to finally bring one to the UK market that we believe offers all of the benefits of a truly modular system while maintaining the solid look and feel of a genuinely well designed and built deck.
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Enhancing Your Outdoor Space With Hardwood Decking - Wallbarn

Hardwood decking offers a superb way to enhance any home, garden or commercial property.
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7mm rubber paving pads are now imperial

7mm is almost 1/4 inch in thickness.
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Hidden Fixings For Timber Decking - Wallbarn

The primary advantage of installing a decking system with hidden fixings for timber decking relates to the high quality finish which will be achieved.
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Creating An Environmentally Friendly Open Space

Green roofs and living walls offer a fantastic method of utilising an attractive, useful, environmentally friendly open space which would otherwise be wasted on standard flat roofs and podium decks.  Offering a variety of considerable benefits (for more of these, please click here), the popularity of green roofing systems are growing rapidly and it only takes a little bit of basic research to see why. Below we have a video which highlights just how easy it is to install this new innovation onto a roof top. Making a Statement One of the reasons that green roofing systems are growing in popularity (on top of the hugely positive environmental benefits offered), is that they offer the chance to make a great statement about you and your property. If you are a home-owner and have decided to have a variation of green roof fitted, you will quickly find that you have a number of options available. Please take a moment to check out the excellent blog titled What does your roof say about you? t
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Introducing Non Woven Geotextile Fabrics

Wallbarn distributes a wide variety of top quality non-woven geotextile fabrics in different densities, roll sizes and type to suit any application. These top quality high strength fabrics are manufactured from virgin fibre polypropylene, designed to give the highest mechanical properties for heavy duty construction projects. Largest Range Available in the UK Wallbarn has the largest range of geotextile thickness, weight and roll size of any UK supplier. Geotextile fabrics are permeable, water can pass through the fibres but the particles remain in place. The soil and other particles will remain in place, avoiding waterlogging, erosion and subsidence; giving a dryer, stronger and more stable ground base for construction. Our non-woven, high tensile fabrics are made from the best quality raw materials and manufactured to the highest standards, which provide uniform and consistent strength throughout the roll, so no weak spots will appear. The fabrics are manufactured in a large amount
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Introducing the New Easy To Install Timber Decking System - Wallbarn

EasyClick is essentially comprised of an under structure “rail system” which comes with pre-installed and pre-spaced patented EasyClick nylon clips.
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Eco-Friendly Composite Decking - Wallbarn

Eco-friendly composite decking is widely accepted to be one of the most popular products available due to the fact that it boasts qualities highlighted by a longer lifespan than traditional wood.
http://www.wallbarn.com/eco-friendly-composite-decking/

Guarding Against The Threat Posed By Excess Rain

Turning out the news to see another area of the world being hit by some catastrophic form of weather seems to be an almost daily occurrence now. Another massive clean-up operation is currently under way as a result of the damage caused by Tropical Cyclone Megh is another stark reminder of the danger posed by the current climate. For more on this story, please click on the following link http://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2015/11/10/tropical-storm-kate-megh-yemen/75518232/ Are We Doing Enough? Whilst there is very little which can be done to prepare for some of the more extreme weather hitting parts of the world, the question has to be asked whether enough is being done to put structures in place which can help to minimize the effect of this type of weather? Introducing AQUATEN PLUS™ The team at Wallbarn is delighted to announce that we are helping to introduce a new ultra-hydrophilic fabric to the world for use a in variety of applications, including landscaping at ground and ro
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Environmentally Friendly Timber Decking Systems - Wallbarn

With a definitive shift towards introducing environmentally friendly timber decking systems to the UK market, we are delighted to announce the addition of the iDecking Revolution to the wide range of choices available from Wallbarn highlighted by DURO.
http://www.wallbarn.com/environmentally-friendly-timber-decking-systems/

Reducing Time with the Fastest Installation of Decking - Wallbarn

The introduction of iDeck systems to the UK market are expected to speed decking installation up to 5 times faster than usual, making it an easier and safer experience!
http://www.wallbarn.com/reducing-time-with-the-fastest-installation-of-decking/

Why Sustainable Urban Drainage Is Important For The Environment

One of the biggest problems with modern human civilization is that over time we ve tended to pave over and build on a lot of the surface area of the earth. This is especially troublesome in highly populated areas like cities were nearly 100% of the ground is completely covered with concrete and buildings. What this can lead to is enormous amounts of water that have no place to go, it can t soak into the ground, so it floods and creates rushing torrents of water headed towards our streams and rivers. Nature s way of dealing with excess water is to allow as much of it as possible to soak into the ground right where it lands, and the soil acts as a giant filter, where billions of algae, bacteria, fungi and other small plants and animals thrive by using the water to live on and in. After  years in the ground, the water eventually filters on down to the river and back to the ocean. Let s examine some ways where humans can learn from mother nature when it comes to sustainable urban draina
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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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Introducing iDecking to the UK

We are very proud to officially confirm that @wallbarn is the exclusive UK distributor of ‪‎iDecking‬, the revolutionary way to install high end hardwood and composite ‪decking.
http://www.wallbarn.com/introducing-idecking-to-the-uk/

Looking At Green Roofs May Boost Your Work Productivity

New research from the University of Melbourne suggests that plant-covered green roofs may have more benefits than you think.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/kateashford/2015/05/29/green-roofs/

It’s easy being green: New research supports green roof advancement in the U.S. | National Geographic (blogs)

Imagine looking down on a major cityscape and seeing a sea of lush greens dotted with vibrant blues, yellows and Mother Nature’s other favorite hues. Normally, that type of scenery can only be found in the Midwest, over expansive prairies or western plains. However, in the future, metropolises could become “Emerald Cities,” distinguished by the green roofs crowning their skyscrapers and buildings.
http://voices.nationalgeographic.com/2015/09/10/its-easy-being-green-new-research-supports-green-roof-advancement-in-the-u-s/

Green Roofs For Every Home

Looking to be environmentally friendly with a touch of style? A green roof may be just what you need...
http://www.housetohome.co.uk/articles/green-roofs_533354.html

Inhabitat's Week in Green: artificial leaves and green roofs

Silicon Valley is a hotbed for technology, but it will soon be known for green building as well.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/09/06/artificial-leaves-green-roofs/

The Intersection of Land Use Management and Water Security · Environmental Leader · Environmental Management News

Water conservation practices are just one component of a sustainable and resilient water system. The public’s relationship with and influence on their water system extends far beyond the boundaries of improved efficiency. In particular, land use practices are closely related to water supply availability, ecosystem health and water quality. Looking to the future, communications around land use issues will be an increasingly important touch-point between water managers and their customers, and it is an area of growing interest in the broader environmental community.
http://www.environmentalleader.com/2015/10/12/the-intersection-of-land-use-management-and-water-security/

Green roofs are slowly gaining ground | News | Architects Journal

Green roof experts gathered in Istanbul recently to share best practice, Peter Sheard reports
http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/green-roofs-are-slowly-gaining-ground/8685583.article

Rafael Viñoly plans world's largest green roof for Silicon Valley

Rafael Viñoly has unveiled plans to convert a shopping centre in Silicon Valley into a vast development featuring the world's largest roof garden
http://www.dezeen.com/2015/09/09/rafael-vinoly-reveals-plans-largest-green-roof-in-world-silicon-valley-cupertino-california/

Is the green roof trend poised to explode?

Is the green roof trend poised to explode? Just this year, we've heard about several planned projects for massive green roofs
http://www.constructiondive.com/news/this-week-in-construction-1/407085/

How your green roof can raise your green quotient - Eco Friend

You must have heard about the green roof concept a number of times, and probably even seen some buildings with green roofs. Still you are not clear and just have a vague understanding as to what this concept is all about. Well, continue reading because this article intends to educate you all regarding what green roofs are and how they benefit individuals and the society as a whole.
http://ecofriend.org/how-your-green-roof-can-raise-your-green-quotient/

A Green Roof? You May Want to Consider It

How much do you know about green roofs?
http://www.habitatmag.com/Publication-Content/Green-Ideas/2015/2015-October/Going-Green-Can-Save-You-Some-Green#.VhzUi-xViko

How Do We Select the "Project of the Week" Feature on Greenroofs.com? - Greenroofs.com: Sky Gardens Blog

As you probably know, we now create an exclusive 2 to 2.5 minute video for each “Project of the Week” where it not only plays on our GreenroofsTV channel on YouTube as well as the actual weekly eBlast, but we also blog about it, and highlight it on our site – plus on all our Social Media sites.
http://www.greenroofs.com/blog/2015/09/22/how-do-we-select-the-project-of-the-week-feature-on-greenroofs-com/

Green roofs could improve productivity say Melbourne University researchers | afr.com

It doesn't take long to pep yourself up say researchers.
http://www.afr.com/leadership/green-roofs-could-improve-productivity-say-melbourne-university-researchers-20150922-gjsbu8

No fear of heights with these plants on green roofs - The Boston Globe

Planting a roof with vegetation is an old practice. Ed Snodgrass, who grows roof plants at his farm near Street, Md.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/real-estate/2015/10/10/fear-heights-with-these-plants/4hgWpPKrE7gMqDvkFLcn2M/story.html

N.J. luxury development gets 22K-square-foot green roof

The roofs of Weehawken's new Manhattan-facing developments are covered in plants, for an environmental reason.
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2015/10/green_rooftop_on_hudson_development.html

How Do Green Roofs Help the Environment?

Green roofs – or the installation of plant life on the roof of buildings – is becoming an increasingly popular practice across the globe, especially in North America and Europe. This is due to an incredible number of benefits which the flora atop one’s roof can lend not only to the inhabitants of the building, but to the wider community and to the atmosphere in general.
http://www.envirotech-online.com/news/environmental-laboratory/7/breaking_news/how_do_green_roofs_help_the_environment/36358/

Property owners can make more money off green buildings, study finds | Financial Post

The study found landlords with environmentally friendly buildings received higher rents, had higher occupancy rates, better tenant renewals, improved energy consumption and received higher ratings for tenant satisfaction
http://business.financialpost.com/news/property-post/property-owners-can-make-more-money-off-green-buildings-study-finds

Green Roof Design Considerations - Wallbarn

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.
http://www.wallbarn.com/green-roof-design-considerations/

The Role Of Water Attenuation In Green Roofs - Wallbarn

The construction industry is constantly evolving to take advantage of new technologies and meet new building requirements.
http://www.wallbarn.com/the-role-of-water-attenuation-in-green-roofs/

Understanding The Importance of the UK Forest Stewardship Council - Wallbarn

The UK Forest Stewardship Council, is an international organization, non-governmental in nature, whose mission is dedicated to promoting responsible management plans for the world’s forests.
http://www.wallbarn.com/understanding-the-importance-of-the-uk-forest-stewardship-council/

What Exactly Is A Living Roof? - Wallbarn

In many parts of the world living room have been part of home building for thousands of years. Societies such as the Babylonians, Norse and even early European pioneers in Canada have used green roofs for thousands of years.
http://www.wallbarn.com/what-exactly-is-a-living-roof/

Why Sustainable Urban Drainage Is Important For The Environment - Wallbarn

One of the biggest problems with modern human civilization is that over time we’ve tended to pave over and build on a lot of the surface area of the earth.
http://www.wallbarn.com/why-sustainable-urban-drainage-is-important-for-the-environment/