by Brianna Crandall — July 3, 2015—Columbia Green Technologies has formed a strategic partnership with Carlisle Coatings and Waterproofing (CCW) to offer a single-source solution for waterproofing, insulation and vegetative roofing.
Sustainable building envelope design presents unique challenges for architects and engineers because of competing systems functions. A single source for the building envelope system ensures seamless functionality for waterproofing both below and above grade, insulation for optimal energy efficiency, and stormwater management with a green roof.
CCW provides the waterproofing membrane used in the solution. For more than 45 years, CCW says its solutions have led the way in providing watertight, reliable waterproofing solutions to suit varied site solutions, offering time-tested systems and innovative solutions that incorporate the latest waterproofing technologies.
Leveraging the strategic partnership between CCW and Dow Building Solutions, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, the solution exclusively uses STYROFOAM Brand Insulation manufactured by Dow, an integral component in the system for its excellent insulating and moisture-resistance properties.
Columbia Green Technologies is a manufacturer of Carlisle’s garden roof system. The company offers innovative green roof solutions for extensive, semi-intensive and intensive roof gardens. Garden roofs, also known as green roofs or vegetative roofs, are used for on-site stormwater management, reduction of the urban heat island effect, and other environmental and aesthetic benefits.
This partnership allows designers to identify a single source for the entire building envelope including the green roof, ensuring long term system integrity for building owners/managers and developers. System solutions are of increasing importance in the implementation of green building practices, and Columbia Green expects to see widespread adoption of green roofs with a single-source warranty.
