Introduction
CoverEcology is the sustainable section of the company. The aim is to give industrial construction an important point of integration to bio-construction, which is becoming more and more essential in the sector.
In order to achieve the benefits provided by sustainable construction, CoverEcology is committed to integrating green or landscaped roofs and facades into its way of working, based on the installation of facades and roofs of industrial, residential, commercial, logistic and singular buildings.
Advantages
The main reason for this new facet of Cover Industrial is the integration in a sector such as sustainable construction, which is both necessary and beneficial for everyone.
The simple fact of creating a landscape integration of the buildings with the environment in which they are located already generates a great change in this industrial sector, which is more reluctant to move towards sustainability.
This green space generates a new alternative natural habitat for plants and small animals, allowing the recovery of autochthonous species.
It also poses a social benefit, as the physical and mental health of workers, along with their productivity, is improved.
"Improvement of the microclimate: it absorbs volatile toxic elements from the air and dust, converting it into organic matter that improves air quality while reducing CO2 emissions.
"In terms of property benefits, the building is protected from extreme temperatures and other weather conditions such as hail, ultraviolet radiation, mechanical stresses, etc.
"Reduced energy costs: the plants provide increased thermal insulation, absorbing and reflecting up to 80% of sunlight, reducing heating and air conditioning consumption.
"Prolongation of the service life of the roof: the vegetation protects the insulating layer and the waterproof sheet from the weather, doubling the life of the roof depending on the system chosen.
"Acoustic insulation: improves protection against interior and exterior noise by absorbing it.
"Reduced damage from rainwater accumulation: vegetation retains and drains water, reducing the peak load on the wastewater system, along with the risk of leaks, seepage, etc.
"Low maintenance on the roof: depending on the choice of plants, savings can be made on watering, pruning, weeding, fertiliser and inspections, reduced to 1 per year.
This green space generates a new alternative natural habitat for plants and small animals, allowing the recovery of autochthonous species.
It also poses a social benefit, as the physical and mental health of workers, along with their productivity, is improved.
"Improvement of the microclimate: it absorbs volatile toxic elements from the air and dust, converting it into organic matter that improves air quality while reducing CO2 emissions.
"In terms of property benefits, the building is protected from extreme temperatures and other weather conditions such as hail, ultraviolet radiation, mechanical stresses, etc.
"Reduced energy costs: the plants provide increased thermal insulation, absorbing and reflecting up to 80% of sunlight, reducing heating and air conditioning consumption.
"Prolongation of the service life of the roof: the vegetation protects the insulating layer and the waterproof sheet from the weather, doubling the life of the roof depending on the system chosen.
"Acoustic insulation: improves protection against interior and exterior noise by absorbing it.
"Reduced damage from rainwater accumulation: vegetation retains and drains water, reducing the peak load on the wastewater system, along with the risk of leaks, seepage, etc.
"Low maintenance on the roof: depending on the choice of plants, savings can be made on watering, pruning, weeding, fertiliser and inspections, reduced to 1 per year.
Project study
The decisive factor on which we propose and design a green enclosure is the maximum ecological benefit. This does not exclude the decorative factor, but in the case of green roofs and façades on industrial buildings, functionality is given preference over aesthetics.
In a rather warm climate, such as the Mediterranean, the desire to keep the vegetation attractive requires more frequent watering, which would take us away from the objective of maintenance costs.
For this reason, the range of plants we offer already takes this factor into account to ensure the lowest possible maintenance.
In order to adapt the green roof to the different projects, these will be studied individually.
In this way, vegetation will be integrated into any building or building, as a way of improving people's quality of life.
For this reason, the range of plants we offer already takes this factor into account to ensure the lowest possible maintenance.
In order to adapt the green roof to the different projects, these will be studied individually.
In this way, vegetation will be integrated into any building or building, as a way of improving people's quality of life.
