Polyroof System for Grand Designs Project
Polyroof’s Protec system was used to waterproof the domed green roof areas of a sustainable house development featured on Channel 4’s Grand Designs programme on November 4th 2010.
With an ambitious vision and a tight budget, Robert and Milla Gaukroger set about transforming an unattractive 1980s house overlooking Lake Windermere into a state-of-the-art sustainable home.
In order to blend into the hillside setting, the domed roofs of the house were to be covered with a wildflower meadow mix to provide a green roof construction. The Protec System was chosen as a waterproofing membrane for the roofs as it is ideally suited for green roof applications. Lightweight, flexible and highly durable, the system can easily accommodate structural expansion movements and is tough enough to resist root penetration.
The Protec system was applied to over 350sqm of domed roof to provide a long lasting waterproofing membrane. Guaranteed for 20 years and carrying BBA approval, Mr and Mrs Gaukroger had complete peace of mind that their roofs would remain waterproof for years to come.
For further details on the Protec System and Polyroof Green Roof Systems visit http://www.polyroof.co.uk
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Polyroof Products Ltd
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CH6 5XA
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Email: technical@polyroof.co.uk