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Sika blue roof systems can be delivered as standalone attenuation layers or in combination with green and biodiverse roofing systems, enabling triple-duty performance: rainwater attenuation, habitat support, and passive cooling. This flexibility supports compliance with Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) regulations and the Urban Greening Factor in planning frameworks like the Green Infrastructure Framework. But functionality alone is not enough.
In partnership with developers, architects and contractors, Sika supports projects from design through to maintenance, ensuring every system is optimised for long-term performance, regulatory compliance, and environmental impact. What sets this approach apart is the emphasis on data-led, design-first thinking. Using modelling tools and rainwater discharge simulations, these blue roof systems are specified to meet precise targets for rainfall attenuation,
discharge rates and structural loadings. This technical rigour aligns with the new SuDS standards, which mandate control of the first 5mm of rainfall in up to 80% of summer events. For buildings in climate- sensitive zones, especially those subject to localised flooding, this level of performance is crucial. Blue roofs are not just infrastructure; they are a visible signal of forward- thinking resilience. From commercial office blocks to residential developments and public buildings, the blue roof is becoming a mainstream specification, not a niche innovation. And with increased support from both government and industry, momentum is growing. As the Green Roof Organisation’s evidence to the Environmental Audit Committee highlighted, blue roofs can significantly reduce both urban temperatures and the volume of stormwater entering sewer systems, helping to prevent pollution and reduce carbon emissions.
The future is overhead With climate data showing a clear trajectory toward wetter, warmer, and more unpredictable conditions, developers can no longer afford to treat flood mitigation as an afterthought. Blue roofs offer a strategic solution that not only mitigates risk but adds tangible value to buildings and communities alike. As planning policy tightens and the demand for climate adaptation rises, Sika’s proven, adaptable and fully supported blue roof systems place them in a leading role on the frontline of change. In the face of the climate crisis, resilience isn’t built at ground level, it starts at the top.
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