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Kalzip Natural Roof - A breath of fresh air

Kalzip Natural Roof - A breath of fresh air

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Introduction
The Kalzip® Nature Roof is a green roofing system designed to improve urban environments by enhancing air quality, reducing heat, and minimizing energy consumption. It aims to promote healthier lifestyles and mitigate climate change impacts.

Climate Change Context
Global warming is leading to significant climate changes. The Kyoto Protocol set emission reduction targets, with the UK aiming for a 12.5% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2012 and a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2010.

Building Regulations and Energy Efficiency
Buildings significantly contribute to energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Revised UK building regulations focus on improving energy efficiency and include carbon dioxide performance calculations to promote sustainability.

Kalzip® Nature Roof Benefits
The Nature Roof offers benefits such as improved thermal performance, enhanced air quality, reduced rainwater run-off, high durability, recyclability, minimal maintenance, and support for biodiversity.

System Features and Installation
The Kalzip Nature Roof is a fully engineered system with components like drainage matting and planting substrates. It is designed for easy installation and can be retrofitted on existing Kalzip roofs, supporting various planting formats.

Environmental Impact and Performance
The Nature Roof contributes to sustainability by reducing urban temperatures, improving micro-climates, and providing aesthetic and psychological benefits. It offers a complete package from structural components to plant care.

Conclusion
The Kalzip® Nature Roof is a sustainable roofing solution addressing climate change challenges and enhancing urban living conditions, contributing to environmental conservation and energy efficiency.

Introduction to Kalzip Aluminium Standing Seam
The document details the installation process of Kalzip aluminium standing seam systems, emphasizing a comprehensive approach supported by training and on-site services.

After Sales Care
The Nature Roof system requires minimal maintenance, with Kalzip offering a free inspection and maintenance service for the first year, followed by a three-year contract with biannual inspections.

Support and Network
Kalzip provides full support through the Teamkal Network, offering information and technical literature in various formats and languages.

Contact Information
Contact details for Kalzip offices across Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East are provided for inquiries and support.

Disclaimer
The publication includes a disclaimer stating that the information is based on experience and studies, and while accurate, it may be subject to changes.

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Corus Building Systems Kalzip > Nature Roof >

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Nature Roof A breath of fresh air 3 Kalzip >

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Kalzip > Nature Roof 4 > Temperature Summer maximum London 21.1823.6824.3 mean dailyGlasgow 17.5619.1819.49 C Winter maximum London 1.944.055.18 Glasgow 0.432.343.28 Precipitation Summer maximum London 1.731.972.15 mm/dayGlasgow 4.144.464.72 Winter maximum London 1.771.451.41 Glasgow 3.13.073.29 Wind Speed Summer maximum London 4.994.935.05 meanGlasgow 5.185.095.2 m/s Winter maximum London 4.034.074.16 Glasgow 4.234.314.41 >

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House for the Future, Museum of Welsh Life, St Fagans. Sedum mat installationSmall selection of sedum species A breath of fresh air 5 Kalzip >

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Kalzip Nature Roof Naturally Naturally > Kalzip system benefits ΕOutstanding durabilityHigh performanceՕFully recyclable High residual valueՕMaintenance freeExceptional spanning characteristicsՕEase of installation The Nature Roof is underpinned by a fully engineeredsystem with an unbeatable pedigree - Kalzip aluminiumstanding seam roofing. With more than 60 million square metres installed worldwide, the Kalzip offer by Corus has no equal. Kalzips non-penetrative ґzip technology and outstanding durability allows it to provide completeweather protection throughout the lifetime of thebuilding....

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Kalzip Nature Roof Reduced rainwater run-off Reduced rainwater run-off In urban areas the management of rainwater can be a major problem. The impervious nature of the majority of surfaces (both roof and ground) means that the drainage systems haveto cope with sudden and largechanges in flow rate. Severe autumnand winter storms with high rainfallhave made destructive flash floods a common occurrence. Initial studies in the UK show thatplanted roof surfaces will retain up to 100% of rainfall where up to 3mm falls, up to 80% between 3mm and23mm and for one period where 41mmof rain fell over 47 hours,...

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Kalzip > Nature Roof > Kalzip sheetsDrainage modular mat installed 10 A breath of fresh air >

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Alternative planting formats Alternative planting formats Flexible planting Flexible planting - plug and mat - plug and mat > There are two alternatives at installation stage: the Nature Roof can besupplied in either matђ or plug plantђ format. The mats comprise sedums which have been grown to early maturity on a special fibre matting at our field nursery in Somerset. Already closely knitted together, the installed effect of the roll-outђ matting is of instant greening - total roof cover at the outset.The plug plant option involves the random planting of a selection of youngplants across the...

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Section heading (running header) Stucco embossed Kalzip roof The drainage/reservoir mat isclamped into positionThe substrate is laid >

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Assorted sedum plugs ready forplantingPlanting out - a simple, rapidprocess. It takes a team of 3 just 2 hours to plant 3,000 plugsA one-offђ application of liquidmulch/fertilizer completes the process 100sqm Nature Roof fully installed in a day (11 months old) A breath of fresh air 13 Section heading (running header) >

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GreecePhanos N. Epiphaniou Ltd. 82 Grammou Str.GR-18345 Moschato GreeceT+301 9 405 941F+301 9 412 465 [email protected] GermanyCorus Bausysteme GmbH August-Horch-Str. 20-22D-56070 KoblenzP.O. Box 100316 D-56033 Koblenz T +49 (0) 261/891-0F +49 (0) 261/[email protected] Europe:The NetherlandsHAFKON BV Postbus 46NL-3140 AA MaasluisThe NetherlandsT+31 (0) 1059 15300 F +31 (0) 1059 15125 [email protected] BelgiumCorus Building Systems NV A. Stocletlaan 87 B-2570 DuffelBelgium T+32 (0) 15 30 29 21F+32 (0) 15 30 29 [email protected] AustriaRobert Pfisterer Bautechnische BeratungKeplerstrafle...

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