Learning game: Discover roofing knowledge through play

What is the difference between a clay roof tile and a concrete roof tile? Why does a flat roof need a slope? What functions do a vapor retarder, gutter or emergency drainage system serve? The new DenkRadar learning game “Roofing” teaches…

Standing seam technology: How metal roofs are joined for lasting durability

When looking at a metal roof or a metal-clad façade, you often see long, narrow metal sheets with slightly raised lines between them. These lines are characteristic of standing seam technology. Standing seam technology is a proven trade…

Renovating a pitched roof and saving energy: what matters

A pitched roof has to withstand a lot over the decades: rain, storms, snow, frost, heat, and significant temperature fluctuations. At the same time, the roof plays an important role in a building’s energy efficiency. If the insulation is outdated,…

Building Energy Act (GEG) -> What it means for roofs

The former Energy Saving Ordinance (EnEV) was replaced by the Building Energy Act (GEG) on November 1, 2020. The GEG consolidates the energy-related requirements for buildings and regulates, among other things, the level of thermal insulation…

Waterproofing green roofs with Alwitra

Green roofs are right on trend. They bring nature to the rooftop and contribute to improving the ecological, functional, and aesthetic quality of living and working environments—especially in cities. Kauz Bedachung uses Alwitra root-resistant…