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In this post we will discuss one of the most environmentally friendly construction concepts, green roofs. The benefits of green roofs are so many that it is difficult to understand current policies being inadequate to support (or even mandate) this system, including in developed countries – of course there are incentives or certain programs that support this but in our opinion this is inadequate even in developed countries, not to mention the rest of the world. When you read the list below you might also agree. So let’s start listing the benefits. We plan to cover the construction of green roofs in another post. Benefits of Green Roofs: Green roofs […] Read More

Façade renovation job of an existing building,may consist of many items such as replacement of glass, plaster, canopies, screens, waterproofing, stone or tile application, entire new curtain wall systems, even the exterior studs or bricks that hold the facade materials. Facade renovation is important because it increases the value of the property, it provides better insulation, decrease maintenance costs, and simply will achieve a better look in almost all cases. In the most general sense, all surfaces must be cleaned to bare bottom, before application of any new materials. In some cases, as we mentinoed, this may even involve replacement of the exterior skeleton itself, it is is determined that […] Read More