Solutions for Urban Greenery

Sika’s turf stabilisation system replaces traditional asphalt and concrete with permeable surfaces that can be turfed or planted with groundcover, allowing these functional areas to support drainage while seamlessly integrating into the landscape’s overall aesthetics. The system prevents erosion and soil migration without restricting root or runner growth, encouraging healthy vegetation. Engineered to support heavy vehicular loads, it can be quickly and easily installed to create reinforced grass or gravel access routes, including those required for emergency vehicle access.

Sika’s outdoor raised flooring features the installation of raised decks or tiles, pavers, or stones on adjustable pedestals, creating a functional space beneath the surface for cables, water pipes, and other essential infrastructure.
This design enhances air circulation and ventilation, preventing mold growth and unpleasant odors while promoting heat dispersion. The system also allows easy access for maintenance and can be installed quickly without the need for specialised tools.

Sika’s lightweight, high-strength sub-surface drainage systems efficiently channel excess water away from soil and structural layers, preventing waterlogging and improving long-term stability. The systems act as a protective layer for the waterproofing membrane, preventing any damage from the weight of the soil and roots, reducing maintenance requirements. Designed to eliminate the need for heavy gravel aggregates—particularly in planter boxes and roof gardens—the systems also provide effective drainage behind retaining walls, reducing the buildup of hydrostatic pressure.

Green walls (vertical gardens) enable lush vegetation in space-constrained urban areas.
By absorbing solar radiation and cooling the air through evapotranspiration, green walls lower temperatures and reduce building heat gain. The plants filter pollutants, improve air quality, and provide shade that cools facades while releasing moisture to cool the surrounding environment. Sika’s state-of-the-art green walls combine striking aesthetics with minimal maintenance.

Sika’s lightweight and low-maintenance Extensive Green Roof features shallow-growing drought-resistant plants on lightweight soil layered over drainage, water retention, and waterproofing systems, making it suitable for a wide range of buildings and structures. Beyond enhancing aesthetics, the system filters airborne pollutants, lowers the temperature of the roof surface, and extends the lifespan of the roof and waterproofing membrane by protecting them from sunlight and UV exposure. It also manages stormwater at the source, reducing peak flows and minimising downstream flooding.

Recreation zones in cities with increasing population growth require long-lasting solutions for aesthetic design, combinations of different materials, noise reduction and protection against vandalism.  

Sika offers solutions for every type of project in urban development, landscaped areas and rail transport in order to make these spaces pleasant, user-friendly and much more sustainable than in the past. We promise that it pays off to look at the solutions Sika has to offer.