Archetech Issue 46 2020 | Page 82

KEMPER SYSTEM HELPS SELF BUILDER GO GREEN A sustainable contemporary home featuring two green roofs has been constructed with the help of Kemper System. project. The product was required for a sedum roof above the main Located in Surrey, the detached self-build property spans 258 sq m and has been designed by an architectural practice headed by former head of RIBA Jane Duncan. Positioned to make the most of the views, daylight and sunshine, it has been built using a range of natural materials, including timber cladding and Scandinavian bricks. He said: “The sedum roofs are a key feature of the house as both Homeowner and former builder Nigel Warnes helped to specify Kemper System’s Kemperol V210 liquid waterproofing resin for the would fully bond to the substrate offering a more durable solution living area and another above the new garage. are visible to anyone approaching the property. As a retired builder, I was keen to be involved in their design, especially the waterproofing to ensure the most effective solution. “I wanted to use a liquid rather than a single ply membrane as it and greatly eliminating the risk of any leaks.”