Water retention on the roof
Benefits of a blue roof
Water retention roofs, also known as retention roofs and blue roofs, are becoming increasingly popular in urban settings. They help control stormwater runoff, reduce pressure on the sewer system and help cool urban areas. In addition, they improve urban biodiversity by providing habitat for plants and small animals. Water retention roofs can also help improve air quality and reduce the urban heat island effect, leading to a more pleasant living environment.
Longer life of roof
In addition to these environmental benefits, water retention roofs also offer practical benefits to building owners. They can extend the life of the roof by protecting it from harmful UV rays and extreme temperature fluctuations. In the long run, this can lead to lower maintenance and replacement costs. In addition, a properly designed water retention roof can improve a building's energy efficiency by providing additional thermal insulation, resulting in lower energy costs.
Risks Blue roof
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Although water retention roofs offer numerous benefits, there are also some risks involved. One major risk is the increased weight of the roof due to the storage of water. This can increase the structural load on the building, which can lead to structural damage if the roof is not properly designed to support this extra weight. In addition, standing water on the roof can lead to leaks if the waterproofing layers are not adequately installed or maintained.
Roof can no longer be inspected
Another problem is that water retention roofs are more difficult to inspect. The presence of water layers and vegetation can make it more difficult to notice problems such as damage or blockages in drainage systems. This can result in undetected damage that can cause serious problems over time.
Prevent damages
Just-in-time roof maintenance
Fortunately, modern technologies such as sensors can help prevent these problems. By using sensors that monitor the condition of the roof, owners can detect potential problems early. For example, these sensors can measure water levels, moisture levels and structural loads, alerting owners immediately to any abnormalities that may indicate problems.
RoofSensors make a difference
This real-time monitoring allows owners to proactively respond to potential risks and take preventive measures before they lead to greater damage. This not only helps maintain roof integrity, but can also help optimize water retention capacity and minimize long-term maintenance costs. Thus, with the help of sensors, owners can not only reap the benefits of water retention roofs, but also effectively manage and minimize the risks.
- Roof innovation
A retention roof without problems
Leak detection: prevent damage
We see from the data whether moisture is accumulating in the roof, whether the roof on top is dirty but also what the thermal resistance is in the roof. Based on that data, we alert our customers to risks before damage occurs. We enable our customers to intervene before things go wrong.
Real-time insight
Inscio provides a software suite, completely web-based so can be used anywhere, to look at the condition of the roof in real time. Does that mean someone always has to log in to look at the problems? No! We have smart signaling based on roof algorithms, automatically Inscio users are informed about possible anomalies and risks.
Just-in-time maintenance
Property owners, as well as roofers and manufacturers, obviously do not want leaks and damage during the warranty period. Yet differences in temperature and humidity can lead to surprises after only a few years. Inscio ensures that you can intervene exactly in time, neither too early nor too late, through virtually real-time sensor data and signaling on deviations and problems
Fewer inspections, fewer movements, fewer emissions
Property owners perform condition measurements to determine the condition of maintenance-sensitive elements. So too for the roof. This inspection process is time-consuming, labor-intensive and only marginally objective.
Inscio sensors provide objective readings, i.e. an actual picture, of the roof remotely. There is no, or much less, need to inspect roofs and therefore delivers a huge reduction in movements and thus emissions.
Our customers tell
"Until last fall, we informed clients and partners about expected roof behavior based on practical experience. Now we provide objective measurement data"
Laurens van Wylick - Isomix insulating mortars
"The data we collect and analyze with Inscio Roofs' sensors helps us get all stakeholders to look at construction in a more sustainable way. But also better calculate the life-cycle costs of alternative roof structures for clients and consultants."
Eduard Beekhuizen - Babylon roofs
