Category Archives: Refurbishment

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 >>

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 >>

Alumasc and Coates are working closely to provide our customers with a smooth transition from initial purchase to on-time delivery to site. Alumasc Roofing Systems has gained a reputation of giving their customers peace of mind when receiving their products … 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 >>

Another successful re-roofing project has been carried out for Queens University Belfast, located at the Whitla Medical Building (WMB). Queen’s University Belfast was founded as Queen’s College in 1845, before becoming a university in its own right in 1908. Today, … More >>

BluRoof is a roof designed to alleviate flood risk by reducing and controlling the peak rate of discharge in compliance with design requirements; facilitating the detention of stormwater, up to a prescribed maximum hydraulic head, for subsequent discharge over an elongated period … More >>

Alumasc’s Derbigum Flat Roofing System has been used at Hampton Court and Richmond Court – two historic five-storey apartment blocks, which have undergone a £2.9m refurbishment for Birmingham City Council as part of the Constructing West Midlands framework. Derbigum was … More >>

Blackdown semi-intensive green roofs provide the opportunity to increase the range of plant species used on the roof environment without having to specify an intensive system. Wildflower and drought tolerant planting can be used to great effect to provide increased bio-diversity and, at the same time, … More >>

Intensive green roof systems are becoming more and more common in highly populated city centres, driven by sustainability and water attenuation requirements, along with the need to create usable space. Intensive Green Roof Systems range from providing outdoor roof space at … More >>