Planter Box Waterproof Solution for Construction
03 November 2009
Waterproofing membrane leaking? Plants dying from water starvation?
New Fibreglass Planter Boxes from Fibreglass Engineering Industries Solves the Problem
Fully moulded waterproof planter boxes purpose designed to fit your apartment block top level provide a secure, long term solution to the age old leaking or damaged planter box issue.
Background
Most councils require newly constructed apartment buildings to have an aesthetic roof line including greenery, plants and shrubs.
This raises a waterproofing issue for planters. Typically constructed brick wall type boxes are built and waterproofed before being filled with soil and plants. Over a period of time the brickwork moves and cracks develop in the brickwork damaging the waterproofing membrane causing leaks and potential water damage in lower levels.
Why Use Fibreglass Planter Boxes?
A simple brick surround is erected on the upper level.
Purpose Made Fibreglass Planter Boxes are placed into the brick surround, flashed to the brickwork and plumbed directly to drain.
Unique features and benefits:
· The fibreglass planter boxes are free standing – as the brickwork moves and cracks over time, the planter boxes are unaffected and remain water tight.
· This is beneficial in preventing water leaks and damage to lower levels.
· Plant life is extended as irrigation is not wasted with water losses.
· Costs can be easily offset with savings of costly repairs to water damaged buildings, and replacement plants
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