Category Archives: Sustainability

Trevor Lang, Technical Manager – Roofing Division for Alumasc Exterior Building Products, explains how bituminous roofing membranes can help in the battle against global warming. Putting ecological roofing membranes on the market is good. Designing membranes that actively purify the … More >>

Business is brisk at Blackdown Greenroof’s Somerset nursery, based in Somerset, the plant growing nursery is at full production with many orders waiting to be dispatched to greenroof projects around the United Kingdom.   Introduction By growing our own plant … 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 >>

Environmental Strategy Alumasc actively pursues sustainability in the range of products and systems offered and is committed to continuous assessment of procedures and quality control standards that monitor them.   BREEAM Alumasc systems score highly in BREEAM ratings (notably in … More >>

Introduction Adrian Culling, Technical Manager for Blackdown Greenroofs has been working at Blackdown since 2008, and has priced a lot of green roofs in that time, but recently it seems that the majority of specifications that come cross his desk are … More >>

A ‘single source’ solution can be more beneficial and will benefit the customer as this provides a more efficient supply chain. The ‘single source’ solution also helps in reducing turnaround times and overall costs. Another major benefit is the guarantee … More >>

Both guarantees and warranties are legally binding contracts. This means there is no way a manufacturer could refuse to fix your problem if it falls within the terms and conditions of the agreement. Alumasc offers an unrivalled and comprehensive choice … More >>

An initial discussion to understand your requirements is crucial to the success of the project/scheme. Obtaining information on historical defects and resident issues are also major factors. Stakeholder information regarding leaseholders and tenants can also be of great value. Understanding their … More >>

Vista is a stunning new residential development, situated directly opposite the Grade II Listed Battersea Park. Built on the former QVC/Marco Polo House site, the two contemporary residential buildings – 16 stories in height will provide 457 residential units consisting … More >>