Green roofing has gained significant popularity in Sydney as an environmentally friendly solution to urban development. It offers a range of benefits, including enhanced energy efficiency, improved air quality, and the creation of green spaces. However, a poorly designed ,green roofing system can lead to a host of issues that can cause damage to both the roof structure and the building itself. In this article, we will explore the potential problems associated with poorly designed green roofing in Sydney and discuss the importance of professional expertise in ensuring a successful and durable g ..read more

Green roofs have gained popularity in Sydney as an eco-friendly and sustainable solution for urban environments. They provide numerous benefits, such as improving air quality, reducing energy consumption, and creating green spaces in densely populated areas. However, like any other type of roof, green roofs in Sydney are not without their challenges. In this article, we will explore some of the common green roof problems encountered in Sydney and provide practical solutions to address them. Insufficient Waterproofing Problem: One of the primary challenges faced by green roofs in Sydney is ina ..read more

Green walls are becoming increasingly popular as more businesses look for sustainable and eco-friendly construction solutions. Also known as living walls, vertical gardens or bio wall, green walls are panels of plants that can be attached to the exterior or interior walls of a building. Not only do green walls add to the aesthetics of a building, but they also offer quite the substantial return on investment. In this blog, we explore some of the key benefits of utilising green walls and how these benefits will help you to save money over time. Reduced Energy Costs One of the most significant f ..read more

Your office space should be an accurate representation of your brand. Dull, boring spaces should not be the look you’re going for. Not only do dull offices create a mediocre first impression with potential customers, but a bland working environment could be off-putting for your employees. So what is the solution? You could invest in beautiful artwork, hire an interior designer… or you could install green walls. What exactly is a green wall? We are not talking about a wall that has been painted green; we are talking about living panels of plants that are either free-standing or attached to an e ..read more

There are many advantages that come with your building having a flat roof, including affordable installation, energy efficiency, space for HVAC units, and so much more. But flat roofs also present their own unique array of potential problems that you should be aware of. As a supplier of waterproofing membrane in Sydney, Enduroflex provides you with 4 of the most common issues associated with flat roofs and how to deal with them. Sun Exposure Because flat roofs don’t have any angles, the entirety of the roof is exposed to the sun for the majority of the day. Over time, this sun exposure can c ..read more

While some bugs can annoy us, there’s no doubt they play a big role in our lives and within the environment. Bees are responsible for roughly 80% of global pollination. Dragonflies eat about 30 mosquitoes a day, and ladybugs can eat up to 5000 aphids in their lifetime. Regardless of how you may feel about some bugs, they are important to our natural surroundings, and some of them are beautiful. What if it was possible to improve the state of your natural environment and at the same time give these lifegiving bugs a place to thrive? With a green roof in Australia, you can turn your house or off ..read more

When cities and residential areas are looking more and more like the concrete jungle, we find ourselves asking the question: “Where did all the plants go”. With smaller gardens featured in homes and businesses only possessing one or two pot plants, there is a vast cry-out for living green walls. What are green walls you ask? Well, a green wall is a vertical garden, otherwise known as living green walls, living walls or moss walls. Basically, plants on walls. The Need for Green Has Its Benefits Need to enhance your building’s visuals and aesthetics? Well, create a green wall. First off, plants ..read more

Safety on and around your roof De Boer Roof Safety Solutions protects people on or near roofs, thereby safeguarding also the interests of its professional partners, roofers, architects, principals and building managers. Our patented systems offer a reliable and user-friendly protection against the risk of falling. Our professionally installed anchors and guardrails provide a watertight and secure protection. A certified independent surveyor will always carry out an inspection. Their report confirms the quality we bring. De Boer Roof Safety Solutions, a business unit of De Boer, ensures the saf ..read more

The water used in the production of the components of bituminous waterproofing systems is essentially for cooling purposes. Once used, this water is returned to the environment with little notable impact, other than a slight increase in temperature. Flat roofs (slope Waterproofing systems with gravel protection also retain rainwater, reducing the risk of overloading urban drainage systems in the event of violent storms. No pollution of surface water by leaching. Water outlets of roofs with bitumen waterproofing can feed directly to surface water without the need for expensive drainage systems ..read more

A flat roof can make a striking architectural statement. It comes with its own unique challenges, as each roof design does. Here is how tapered insulation can add value to your beautiful flat roof. Pooling Of Water You might have had a flat roof on your building for some time. As buildings age, so does their structure, and you might, unknowingly, have water pooling on your flat roof deck. Pooling can cause the following damage to your property: In extreme cases, a roof cave-in Deck deflection Insulation compression Faster breakdown of roofing or waterproofing material Moisture ingress to roof ..read more