Membrane roof
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about membrane roof
Project • By sofSURFACES Inc. • Cities
20 PQR Project
Now more than ever, home owners, business owners, developers and architects around the world are looking for ways to transform empty rooftop spaces into beautiful living spaces. This is especially evident in densely populated urban centers where new developments are are on the rise – literally! Property costs are increasing, footprints are decreasing in size, yet building costs continue to increase. Developers, designers and architects everywhere are finding ways to maximize every bit of living space. One way this has become very apparent is by going vertical.
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Nestled beautifully into a downtown Sacramento city block that fronts onto 20th street and runs between P Street and R Street, is the 20 PQR Development by The Gru... More
Product • By Elevate • V-Gard Vapor Control Membrane
V-Gard Vapor Control Membrane
Get more control on the flow of energy
Buildings need to be more energy-efficient, which is also driven by regulations. The roof is a large part of the total building envelope and has an important impact on the flow of energy. Vapor control membranes play a very important role in this.
Elevate’s V-Gard Vapor Control Membrane is designed to be used as a vapor control layer in Elevate roofing systems. It consists of reinforced aluminum foil with self-adhesive bituminous backing, protected by a release film. The fiberglass reinforcement provides high strength to the membrane, which guarantees excellent mechanical performance.
Why choose Elevate’s V-Gard Vapor Control Membrane?
V-Gard provides an excellent vapor ba... More
Project • By gmp · von Gerkan, Marg and Partners Architects • Cultural Centres
A new roof for Verona’s historic arena
The architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners (gmp) and the engineers schlaich bergermann partner (sbp) have won the international ideas competition for a roof over Verona’s historic arena. The jointly developed design was the winning entry of over 80 competing submissions, and continues the many years of cooperation between the two practices. Following the Borgo Trento hospital and the new trade exhibition halls, this could become the architects’ third project in Verona.
The arena in Verona is one of the largest and best preserved amphitheaters dating from Roman times. The city’s arena is nearly 2,000 years old and is an important landmark and tourist attraction with the status of a UNESCO world cultural heritage site. The arena, which... More
Product • By sofSURFACES Inc. • duraSTRONG® Rubber Paving Tiles
duraSTRONG® Rubber Paving Tiles
You take pride in your property. Keep it looking its best with duraSTRONG Rubber Paving Tiles from sofSURFACES. For over three decades, we have set the standard for safety, durability and value. Slip-resistant and able to withstand the toughest weather conditions, duraSTRONG exterior rubber paving tiles are perfect for both commercial and residential applications, offering a long-lasting and affordable solution for outdoor living areas.
PLUS SERIES COLORS: Economically manufactured using recycled materials exclusively, duraSTRONG Plus Series offers the same durability and safety performance as our Premium Series at a more economical price. Plus Series is manufactured using 100% recycled rubber. Elongated rubber strands are utilized in th... More