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06.03.2009
The Many Advantages of a Sika Sarnafil Green Roof System
Canton,
Massachusetts. March 6, 2009 – Sika Sarnafil is a recognized leader in Green Roof System Technology,
with numerous Intensive and Extensive Green Roof systems in place across the U.S.
The
company has been a leader in thermoplastic membrane roofing and waterproofing technology for more than
40 years. The company’s complete waterproofing system includes membrane, flashings, expansion joints,
thermal insulation drainage panels, geotextiles, protection layers, and fasteners. All components are
factory fabricated, with no mixing, or kettles, or contamination problems onsite — thereby ensuring
product consistency and quality.
Sika Sarnafil green roof systems are
ideal for new construction and renovation projects. Waterproofing membranes and flashings are fiberglass-reinforced
and highly stable dimensionally. Welded seams and flashings provide superior performance. These seams
can be monitored, tested, and inspected for continuity and quality.
Sika
Sarnafil green roof systems can be installed year round in virtually any temperature, and can be placed
over damp or wet surfaces. These factors increase contractor productivity, lower installation costs,
and improve productivity on the job.
Sika Sarnafil green roofs can be
designed with unique system quality control features that include both electronic monitoring and interior
monitoring devices. These features provide assurance of quality performance and afford the contractor
the ability to correct a problem in the unlikely event of a leak.
Sika
Sarnafil offers on-site quality assurance monitoring to inspect the system installation prior to the
installation of the overburden. The company works only with factory trained and authorized waterproofing
applicators.
Sarnafil's Green Roof Partner ROOFSCAPES has developed
a national reputation as a green roof landscape expert. The company is affiliated with the OPTIGRUN
Company of Germany, with over 30 years of European experience. ROOFSCAPES provides professional technical
design services to landscape and design architects. ROOFSCAPE-affiliated landscape contractors are trained
in the installation of green roof installation. The company also provides on-site training and installation
assistance during green roof projects.
Sika Sarnafil and ROOFSCAPES
offer system warrantees for green roof applications. Both companies are active nationally to provide
sales and technical assistance for Green Roof System design and installation.
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.
Subsidiaries in more than 70 countries worldwide and approximately
11,000 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 billion.
For
more information about Sika Sarnafil in the U.S., visit www.sikacorp.com
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