Sustainable development aims to meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Green roofs, also known as living roofs, …
Good air quality plays a major role in the health of people living in urban environments. People who live in concentrated urban areas are often exposed to high levels of …
For extensive green roofs, weight is very much a critical factor when considering the imposed load on the structure of the building. For extensive green roofs weight is very much …
With 100s of varieties across the World, it is surprising how little we know about sedum and why we like them on our roofs. When people think of green roofs, …
With increased urbanisation and loss of natural spaces there must be a sustainable approach to urban development. In this article, the technical manager at Riefa Green Roofs explores how green …
Good air quality plays a major role in the health of people living in urban environments. People who live in concentrated urban areas are often exposed to high levels of …
Riefa® Board is a unique ultra light weight roof greening product. The first and only green roofing system suitable for both new build and legacy roof projects. Ideal for sedum roof …
As part of a sustainable drainage system strategy, it is essential that we find and implement alternative solutions to preventing localised flooding. In built up areas 95% of the ground …
Good air quality plays a major role in the health of people living in urban environments. People who live in concentrated urban areas are often exposed to high levels of pollution, …
It is generally accepted that it is warmer by a few degrees in urbanised areas than their rural counterparts. This is because of a phenomenon called the ‘Urban Heat Island’ …
In the UK, (and probably mainly in London), there has been a growing trend towards retrofitting buildings with green roofs. However, not all buildings are suitable for retrofitting and it …
When people think of green roofs, many of them tend to think of a roof covered in grass or perhaps wild flowers such as those typically found in a meadow …
In this brief article, we thought it may be a good idea to look at some of the varieties of sedum plants that you may wish to include on your …
Riefa supplied a sedum roof to a new garden office in Staffordshire. The installation is almost text book in that the flat roof has a perfect pitch for minimal drainage , …
As the evidence for greater human well-being grows as a result of contact (visual and physical) with the natural environment there would appear a greater need to incorporate green infrastructure …
The level of biodiversity on a green roof will be dependant on a number of factors including the type of green roof installed. In the past green roofs were designed …
With increasing pressure on ground level green spaces it comes as no surprise that we are experiencing a growing momentum across the UK in the number of green roofing and …
During very wet seasons green roofs can have problems retaining the plant nutrients. If the flowers have been in short supply then it may be time to apply a sort …
When we consider the development of green infrastructure as part of an overall strategy to combat climate change, few would argue that we need to look much beyond Germany as …
For some time, much of the green roofing solutions being promoted in the construction sector have been at times rather questionable as to their actual green credentials. Green roofs are …
Optigreen have developed a new and cost effective anti-slip system for extensive pitched green roofs. Called the Optigreen Type P system, it uses their new FKD 58 SD board and …
ONE of the paradoxes of the living roof industry is that, for all our evangelical promotion of the environmental agenda, our products have often been surprisingly un-green. Living roofs are …
Riefa ® Boards are a light weight, organic, economical alternative to a traditional green roof. Riefa ® Boards can be fitted directly onto a root resistant, waterproof membrane, then covered …
Why Riefa Green Roofs? Riefa – Suitable for new or existing roofs RIEFA is totally organic and contains only natural material. It can be composted or disposed of safety. The …
RIEFA is a development of an insulation product made by Riefa Fornatec, based in Reitburg, Germany. The mission of the company was produce a hi-tech yet sustainable insulation product, initially …
