Category Archives: Green Roofs

The latest St James Homes project Kew Bridge is a celebration of all that makes riverside living rewarding. Close to the heart of fashionable, historic Kew, it combines an idyllic location with stunning architecture and a wealth of facilities.   … More >>

Abode at Great Kneighton is a large-scale housing development containing 450 sustainable new homes on the edge of Cambridge. Built on the former Clay Farm site, it is a key part of a major new housing and mixed use community … More >>

Recently Alumasc Roofing Systems conducted the “Objective-driven specifications for Green, Bio-Diverse and Blue Roofs” CPD to the NHBC, the UK’s leading standard-setting body and provider of warranty and insurance for new homes, from their HQ in Milton Keynes. The RIBA … More >>

Blackdown Green Roofs recently completeted the installation of an extensive sedum NatureMat® system to The Godolphin School in Salisbury, Wiltshire.     NatureMat® is a composite vegetated mat consisting of a biodegradable base layer, a specially formulated substrate layer and … More >>

Neil Hodgson and Doug McAliece – London and Midlands Field Technicians Neil and Doug have over 30 years combined practical experience working for and alongside roofing contractors and product manufacturers. They will be ensuring that the correct processes are followed … More >>

The additional new members of the Roofing Customer Services team will be providing extensive project tracking to ensure a smooth transition from initial orders through to delivery on site, they will also work closely with their relevant Area Managers to … More >>

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 >>