Category Archives: Blackdown

Following Blackdown Green Roofs initial installation of the green roof at Roundabout Cottage Salisbury in February 2014, Blackdown has continued to provide high quality maintenance of two roof areas. The roof was initially planted with sedum plugs, a diverse selection … More >>

Ian Banks recently joined Blackdown Green Roofs as Commercial Manager, assisting in the further growth of component sales and contract installations. Ian’s 36 year experience within the flat roof waterproofing and green roof industry offers new and existing customers green … More >>

Blackdown Green Roofs are installing a semi-intensive plug planted green roof at Riverwalk House in London, A brand new residential development on the north bank of the River Thames, the project is over 5 roof areas on a new apartment … More >>

Alumasc is committed to improving their internal and external operation and have adopted a new scheme – ‘investment in the future’.   Sam Clayden – South West Assistant Technical Manager Sam is new to the roofing industry and will be … More >>

Due to the rapid growth within Alumasc Roofing Systems, Alumasc are pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Price to the role of National Business Development Director. Jonathan will be working alongside the Area Managers all over the UK outlining … More >>

Blackdown bio-diverse green roofs provide the ideal opportunity to recreate or replace lost or missing habitat. Having a defined goal, i.e. re-establishment of birds such as the Black Redstart or encouraging the digger wasp Nysson trimaculatus, helps Blackdown specifically tailor … More >>

Alumasc’s pioneering BluRoof Stormwater Management waterproofing system has been used at the new University of Bristol Lecture Theatre. This marks the first ever BluRoof installation in the UK.     As part of the 400 m2 project, the innovative BluRoof Stormwater Management … More >>

Planting is all about the cultivation of plants which are wind, frost and drought resistant, require very little maintenance and are self-propagating. This type of vegetation will consist primarily of sedums, but can include herbaceous plants and grasses if the … More >>

Blackdown specialises in plant production, component supply, full system installation and maintenance of extensive, semi-intensive, bio-diverse and intensive roof planting systems. With nurseries in the Blackdown Hills in Somerset, and a long established background in horticulture, Blackdown offers clients expert … More >>

Urban Heat Island Effect Temperatures are known to be higher in urban areas relative to surrounding rural areas, due to the higher quantity of impermeable, reflective surfaces and increased population density. Green roofs reverse this effect by returning moisture to the environment through evapotranspiration, reducing … More >>