• Twitter
  • Gplus
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest

LiveRoof Hybrid Green Roofs

  • Contact
    • US and Canada
    • All Other Countries
  • Products
    • System Overview
    • System Options
    • Why Choose LiveRoof?
    • Plants
    • Engineered Growing Medium
    • RoofBlue Riser
    • RoofEdge Aluminum Edge Restraint
    • Roofing Membrane Warranties
    • RoofStone Integrated Pavers
    • WindDisc
    • PipeRunner
    • Warranty Options
    • Delivery and Installation
  • Benefits
    • The LiveRoof Difference
    • Aesthetic and Environmental Benefits
    • Financial Benefits
    • LiveRoof & LEED
  • FAQ
  • Technical
    • Resources for Architects and Engineers
    • Detail Drawings
    • Basic Product Specs
    • Spec Writer
    • Installation & Maintenance Guides
  • Projects
    • Search Projects
    • Submit a Project
  • Search

Blog - Latest News

You are here: Home » Press Releases » NEW Full System Warranty Option

NEW Full System Warranty Option

February 16, 2011
February 16, 2011
Sika Sarnafil Announces Agreement with LiveRoof, LLC To Provide a Single-Source Green Roof Warranty
CANTON, Mass. – Sika Sarnafil, the worldwide market leader in thermoplastic roofing and waterproofing membranes, announced an agreement today with LiveRoof®, LLC, the horticultural science company that developed and manufactures the LiveRoof® Hybrid System, to warranty the plant material of the LiveRoof system as well as the performance of its waterproofing membranes and accessories in green roof installations using both companies’ products.

“Sika Sarnafil is excited to partner with LiveRoof on a single source green roof warranty,” said Brian J. Whelan, senior vice president of Sika Sarnafil. “Single source warranties provide the building owner with peace of mind and single point-of-contact responsibility for their green roof projects.”

 The LiveRoof Hybrid Green Roof System is a turnkey green roof solution pre-vegetated with fully grown plants at the nursery – eliminating the need for on-site expert horticulturists and decreasing maintenance requirements. Designed by horticulturists and experts in soil science, architecture, roofing, logistics, and ergonomics, LiveRoof modules can be vegetated with various plant mixes to address regional climates and particular project design goals. The modules are easily moved aside for roof inspections or repairs.

Green roof systems have evolved from simple planters to complete engineered systems, specially designed for climate, storm water management, and aesthetic objectives. The LiveRoof system is typically installed by roofing contractors enabling quicker completion and contractor responsibility. The Sika Sarnafil and LiveRoof 20-year single source warranty provides building owners with the best protection offered in the industry.

 

“Facility managers, general contractors and roofers have to be confident in the performance of every product used on the rooftop, and they want clear, comprehensive warranties,” states Dave MacKenzie, horticulturist and president of LiveRoof, LLC. “Our agreement with Sika Sarnafil provides them with the ability to offer a single source warranty on green roof installations using LiveRoof.”

Sika Sarnafil has been waterproofing green roofs and other landscaped areas across Europe for over 35 years and in the United States for over 25 years. With over 15 billion square feet of roofing and waterproofing membrane installed worldwide, architects, specifiers and building owners know they can depend on Sika Sarnafil for proven products and system performance.

 

The Sarnafil G476 membrane is specially designed for sub-grade environments, compounded to remain watertight in extreme conditions, including constant dampness, ponding water, high and low alkaline conditions, and exposure to plant roots, fungi and bacterial organisms.

With the increased desire for high-performance buildings and sustainable building products, green roofs have become a “growing” roofing option in North America. Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) reports the green roof industry grew by 16.1 percent to more than seven million square feet in 2009 despite the severe economic conditions.

 

Benefits of Green Roof Systems
  • Storm Water Retention – Green roofs greatly lessen erosion and storm water burden on sewer systems.
  • Reduction in Energy Consumption – Green roofs can reduce peak energy demand by lowering a building’s heating and cooling costs.
  • Reduction in the Urban Heat Island Effect – Dark roofs absorb and retain heat while plants naturally cool their surrounding environments.
  • Waterproofing Membrane Protection – A green roof protects the waterproofing membrane from damaging UV rays and freeze-thaw cycling, extending its lifespan.
  • Improved Air Quality – Green roofs filter air and produce oxygen.
  • LEED and Green Globes – Green roofs contribute to certification within these programs.
  • Sound Insulation – Soil and plants can be great sound insulators.
  • Aesthetics – Green roofs are visually stimulating and can make great areas for recreation and pleasure.
  • Increased Property Value – Installing a green roof can increase property values by providing a valuable building asset.
Sika Sarnafil and LiveRoof are exhibiting at the International Roofing Expo (IRE) on February 16-28, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Las Vegas Convention Center (North Halls). Sika Sarnafil will be at booth #426. LiveRoof will be at booth #460.

About Sika AG
Sika AG, headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, is a globally active company supplying the specialty chemicals market. It is a leader in processing materials used in sealing, bonding, damping, reinforcing and protecting load-bearing structures in construction (buildings and infrastructure construction) and in industry (vehicle, building component and equipment construction). Sika’s product lines feature high-quality concrete admixtures, specialty mortars, sealants and adhesives, damping and reinforcing materials, structural strengthening systems, industrial flooring and roofing and waterproofing membranes. Sika AG has subsidiaries in more than 70 countries worldwide, including Canton, MA and approximately 12,000 employees link customers directly to Sika and guarantee the success of all of its business relationships. With this business structure, Sika generates annual sales of CHF 4.2 billion. For more information about Sika Sarnafil in the U.S., visit www.sikacorp.com.

 

About LiveRoof®, LLC

 

LiveRoof, LLC (www.liveroof.com) is the horticultural science company that developed the LiveRoof® Hybrid System: the only green roof solution installed as a naturally functioning ecosystem with thriving, fully mature plants. Combining the best elements of proven green roof technologies, LiveRoof establishes a seamless vegetative surface rooted in a continuous layer of soil to maximize environmental benefits, energy savings and rooftop aesthetics. Regional growers in its national network adapt LiveRoof plants for local conditions and customize plant selection for every project. LiveRoof’s natural function and natural beauty offer the highest level of green roof performance at the lowest level of acquisition-installation-maturation-maintenance costs. The proof is on the roof — showcased in LiveRoof projects that stand out as signature elements on commercial, public, university and school buildings in more than two-dozen states and Canada.

###
Notes to Editors: (1) A detailed corporate backgrounder on LiveRoof is available upon request. (2) LiveRoof press kits will be available in the press room at IRE.

Media Contact:
David Aquilina
612-716-5628
davida@strategicstoryteller.com

Sika Sarnafil Media Contact:
Kathleen Van Gorden
KVG Communications, Inc.
401-480-1840
kathleenv@kvgcom.com
in Press Releases /by liveroof
  • How to Implement Instant Lightweight “Intensive” Green RoofsApril 11, 2018 - 10:36 am

    Combining the LiveRoof extensive green roof system with specimen trees and shrubs may present an attractive alternative to traditional intensive green roofs, reducing weight load and both installation and maintenance costs. Green roofs for amenity space are on the rise as building owners capitalize on the many benefits of providing onsite connection to nature for […]

  • Introducing the all new LiveRoof Idea Guide!March 7, 2018 - 4:31 pm

    Introducing the all new LiveRoof Idea Guide! Download the LiveRoof Idea Guide to get inspired.   We are excited to offer our all new for 2018, LiveRoof Idea Guide.  This Idea Guide will inspire you to take your green roof project to new heights.  The versatility of the LiveRoof system is on full display in […]

  • LiveRoof Introduces PipeRunnerSeptember 12, 2017 - 8:12 am

    A study by Michigan State University confirmed overhead spray irrigation as the most water-efficient method of watering green roof substrates.  When compared to drip and subsurface irrigation systems, the overhead spray method fully saturated the soil with the the least amount of runoff and yielded the healthiest plants. Yet, irrigation pipe sitting directly on the […]

Archives

  • April 2018 (1)
  • March 2018 (1)
  • September 2017 (1)
  • June 2017 (1)
  • April 2017 (1)
  • September 2016 (1)
  • August 2016 (1)
  • July 2016 (4)
  • June 2016 (1)
  • May 2016 (4)
  • April 2016 (3)
  • March 2016 (1)
  • February 2016 (1)
  • January 2016 (3)
  • December 2015 (1)
  • November 2015 (3)
  • September 2015 (4)
  • August 2015 (4)
  • July 2015 (2)
  • June 2015 (2)
  • May 2015 (3)
  • April 2015 (5)
  • March 2015 (1)
  • January 2015 (6)
  • November 2014 (1)
  • August 2014 (2)
  • July 2014 (1)
  • June 2014 (1)
  • April 2014 (1)
  • December 2013 (3)
  • November 2013 (2)
  • October 2013 (1)
  • September 2013 (2)
  • August 2013 (2)
  • July 2013 (1)
  • May 2013 (1)
  • April 2013 (3)
  • March 2013 (1)
  • February 2013 (3)
  • January 2013 (1)
  • December 2012 (4)
  • November 2012 (1)
  • October 2012 (2)
  • September 2012 (2)
  • August 2012 (1)
  • July 2012 (9)
  • June 2012 (3)
  • May 2012 (1)
  • April 2012 (2)
  • February 2012 (1)
  • January 2012 (2)
  • December 2011 (4)
  • November 2011 (2)
  • October 2011 (3)
  • September 2011 (5)
  • August 2011 (3)
  • July 2011 (1)
  • April 2011 (1)
  • March 2011 (3)
  • February 2011 (2)
  • December 2010 (1)
  • September 2010 (1)
← LiveRoof®, the Horticultural Science Company, will Showcase its Naturally Superior Solution for Modular Green Roof Design at the International Roofing Expo (IRE) (previous entry)
(next entry) Green Roof LEEDers →
  • Search Options
  • Submit a Project
  • Projects by State or Province
    • A - F
      • Alberta
      • Arkansas
      • British Columbia
      • California
      • Colorado
      • Connecticut
      • DC
      • Delaware
      • District of Columbia
      • Florida
    • G - L
      • Georgia
      • Hawaii
      • Idaho
      • Illinois
      • Indiana
      • Iowa
      • Kansas
      • Kentucky
      • Louisiana
    • M - O
      • Maine
      • Maryland
      • Massachusetts
      • Michigan
      • Minnesota
      • Missouri
      • Montana
      • Nebraska
      • New Hampshire
      • New Jersey
      • New York
      • North Carolina
      • North Dakota
      • Nova Scotia
      • Ohio
      • Oklahoma
      • Ontario
      • Oregon
    • P - Z
      • Pennsylvania
      • Rhode Island
      • South Carolina
      • South Dakota
      • Tennessee
      • Texas
      • Vermont
      • Virginia
      • Washington
      • West Virginia
      • Wisconsin
      • Wyoming
  • Projects in Chronological Order
Green Roof at private residence in Boulder, CO
Private Residence - Boulder CO
1014
Projects
3,782,552
Total Sq Ft.

GREEN ROOF NEWS

  • How to Implement Instant Lightweight “Intensive” Green RoofsApril 11, 2018 - 10:36 am
  • Introducing the all new LiveRoof Idea Guide!March 7, 2018 - 4:31 pm
  • LiveRoof Introduces PipeRunnerSeptember 12, 2017 - 8:12 am
  • LiveRoof Ontario’s Kees Govers Receives F. Ross Browne Award from Construction Canada Magazine for Article of the Year.June 15, 2017 - 2:45 pm

Find It

Links

  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
  • Commissions Log In

YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN

© Copyright - LiveRoof Hybrid Green Roofs

  • Contact
    ▼
    • US and Canada
    • All Other Countries
  • Products
    ▼
    • System Overview
    • System Options
    • Why Choose LiveRoof?
    • Plants
    • Engineered Growing Medium
    • RoofBlue Riser
    • RoofEdge Aluminum Edge Restraint
    • Roofing Membrane Warranties
    • RoofStone Integrated Pavers
    • WindDisc
    • PipeRunner
    • Warranty Options
    • Delivery and Installation
  • Benefits
    ▼
    • The LiveRoof Difference
    • Aesthetic and Environmental Benefits
    • Financial Benefits
    • LiveRoof & LEED
  • FAQ
  • Technical
    ▼
    • Resources for Architects and Engineers
    • Detail Drawings
    • Basic Product Specs
    • Spec Writer
    • Installation & Maintenance Guides
  • Projects
    ▼
    • Search Projects
    • Submit a Project
  • Search