Gravel Ballasted Roofs

Die Überwachung eines Daches spielt eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Erhaltung der Bausubstanz und Langlebigkeit des Gebäudes und kann gleichzeitig Kosten für Schäden und Reparaturen sparen. Entdecken Sie, wie das SikaRoof® Monitoring System dazu beiträgt, die Sicherheit und Nachhaltigkeit moderner Gebäude durch proaktives Dachmanagement zu gewährleisten.

Being able to monitor a roof plays a critical role in maintaining the health and longevity of the building, while potentially saving costs associated with damage and repairs. Discover how the SikaRoof® Monitoring System helps to ensure unparalleled safety and sustainability for modern buildings with proactive roof management.

Cool roofs are typically covered with white membrane or reflective coating which reflects sunlight. Their energy efficiency can be measured with three main indicators: solar reflectance, thermal emittance and solar reflectance index.

Cool roofs are one of the most effective and easiest solutions to increase the thermal comfort of buildings and reduce cooling costs in hot climate countries with high solar radiation and outdoor temperatures. Brunel University London, in cooperation with the European Cool Roofs Council, Sika Services AG and the University of Technology in Kingston, evaluated a project in Jamaica to study how the application of a solar roof can affect the thermal comfort of residential buildings in hot climates.

Many urban and suburban areas have higher temperatures than their rural surroundings. This temperature difference indicates that they are urban heat islands. The annual mean air temperature in a city of a million or more people can easily be 1 to 4°C warmer than in the rural surroundings. On a clear, calm night the difference can measure even 12°C or more. The main cause of urban heat island effect is the modification of the land surface in cities. Natural vegetation is replaced by the built environment. Most surfaces of new structures are characterized by low solar reflectance and high impermeability. Additionally, they are often built with high-density materials which absorb great amounts of thermal energy and release it as heat.

Roofers face multiple problems on site today. 80% of failed roofs and leaks are caused by non-roofers. Therefore, it is a main priority to protect the roofer’s craftmanship from traffic on the rooftop during the total building phase, during construction and beyond.

Whether you're an architect, roofing applicator or anyone involved in selecting the right bituminous roofing, it's hard to know where to begin.

There is a great deal of conversation in the media relating to offsite construction, modular buildings and modern methods of construction - the success of this approach is key to the future success of our construction industry. The challenge for component or material suppliers is to be able to transfer their ideas and knowledge to the specifiers and manufacturers.

On a Sika rooftop in Sarnen, Switzerland sits an exhibit showcasing a collection of current and past Sika photovoltaic (PV) rooftop mounting methods and products. Explore this exciting site digitally below.

Air pollution in urban areas driven largely by Nitrogen oxides (NOx) poses a dire health threat, with the WHO attributing it to over three million deaths worldwide.³ Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), a primary component of NOx, results predominantly from vehicles and industrial emissions, leading to severe respiratory issues and environmental concerns like acid rain. As the battle against these pollutants intensifies, Sika introduces its innovative solution: the SikaShield® Pure-Air roof membrane.