Trends & Inspiration

In the quest to enhance urban landscapes, innovative roofing solutions play a pivotal role. This is particularly true for community roofs, commonly referred to as Red Roofs. These versatile structures extend beyond mere coverings to offer expanded living areas, boosting both ecological and social value in dense urban settings.

In light of the diminishing availability of land space, the search for expansion options has become challenging. The conversion of a flat roof into a parking space for bicycles, cars, or heavy loads presents a promising solution to address this need.

Nearly all building products and materials allow moisture vapour to pass through them. To stop too much moisture vapour reaching cold surfaces within a construction and condensing, it is common practice to design and specify a vapour control layer (VCL) on the warm side of the thermal insulation layer.

A vapour control layer often contributes to the airtightness of the building envelope as well as its vapour tightness. Maintaining an air and vapour tight layer, in conjunction with a high level of insulation, reduces the likelihood of surface condensation occurring inside the building, or interstitial condensation occurring unseen within the building fabric.