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Architects Lewis + Whitlock sought a provider skilled in diverse roofing systems—including low-slope systems, as well as waterproofing with vegetated roof and pedestal paver applications—ultimately choosing Siplast due to the brand’s reputation for long-term durability. 

Beyond pure aesthetics, vegetated roofs play a critical role in stormwater management, heat mitigation, and air quality improvement.

When it came to specifying the new roofs at the former Walter Reed Medical Center site in Northwest Washington, managing stormwater collection and runoff was a high priority.

The team replaced the building’s old roof with a low-maintenance roof garden system designed to alleviate stormwater runoff, extend the life of the roof, and add aesthetic value. 

Sustainability is at the forefront of people’s minds these days whether it's from growing environmental concerns, or a personal long-term commitment to the cause.

Climate change isn’t just making the planet warmer. It’s also impacting everything from weather patterns to sea levels, causing excessive rain, record-breaking storms, devastating wildfires, and everything in between.