Low level green roof The beautiful larch exterior Two years on Case Study – Passive House, Melrose, Scotland Dryseal plays Active role on ‘Passive’ House Dryseal was the ideal choice for the green roof waterproofing on this ‘Passive’ House in Easter Housebyres, Melrose, Scotland. The term ‘Passive’ House (Passivhaus in German) refers to the rigorous, voluntary standard for energy efficiency in buildings which reduces ecological footprint, resulting in an ultra-low energy building that requires minimal input for space heating or cooling. Malcolm Horsburgh of MEH Builders and Joiners chose robust, eco-friendly and lightweight Dryseal to waterproof the main 130m 2 green roof and 56m 2 of the lower terrace and balcony area. ‘Wet lay’ GRP had been specified by the architect, but Malc

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