The nature of flat roofs can cause problems in snowy areas if snow loads are not accounted for. Many flat roofs utilize a built-up roofing system, or BUR, consisting of layers of insulation, waterproofing membranes, with a top finish of gravel or crushed stone. These...
There are some small, but important, details about the ThermaPANEL system that makes it unique. Careful engineering and design went into making ThermaPANEL not only extremely capable but versatile and easy to install. Basics: ThermaPANEL is a modular hydronic heat...
Written by Kaitlin Krull at Modernize. As the days get shorter and the temperatures start to plummet, many homeowners consider their backyards to be off-limits for the next six months or so. But if you love spending time in the great outdoors and don’t want to feel...
Architectural roof pavers are commonly used on flat roofs to create amenity spaces and/or pedestrian access to the roof for maintenance and safety reasons. By mounting the architectural roof pavers on fixed-height or adjustable pedestals, the integrity of the roof...
Pedestals This is a pretty easy one. ThermaPANEL is compatible with any type of pedestal. There are certain pedestals that tend to be easier to integrate with because of certain features, like tab height. However, the design of our panel was carefully thought out to...
Permeable, pervious, or porous pavers, terms that basically mean water will flow through it not around it (read about the differences here), are the new sustainable landscaping practice for many hardscape projects. These paver or grid layouts allow for water to easily...
