Inverted roofs
The membrane sits directly on the roof deck, with insulation laid above it. The insulation shields the membrane from heat, UV and foot traffic, which helps it last longer.

A roof in the UAE takes more punishment than almost anywhere: dark roofs can reach 80°C in the sun, UV is intense, and a sudden storm tests every seam. Since 1986 we have designed and installed roofing systems for residential, commercial and industrial buildings across the UAE.
Roof waterproofing
Since 1986, Western International has completed more than 2,500 projects across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
The membrane sits directly on the roof deck, with insulation laid above it. The insulation shields the membrane from heat, UV and foot traffic, which helps it last longer.
The insulation sits below the membrane, which forms the exposed waterproof layer of the roof.
Multiple layers of bituminous membrane bonded together into a robust, proven roof covering.
Root-resistant waterproofing and anti-root HDPE protection boards beneath planting, with water retention systems.
Expert repairs and retrofits that extend the life and improve the performance of existing roofs.
Leadax Roov, an off-white membrane made from recycled PVB that reflects sunlight and is applied without open fire.
Materials
We are proud to represent the world's best waterproofing manufacturers in the Middle East, and our site teams are trained in every aspect of the systems they install.
Questions
It depends on how the roof is used, the structure, access for maintenance and the design life you need. Inverted roofs suit podiums and terraces where the membrane needs protection, while exposed membranes suit roofs with little foot traffic. Send us the drawings or describe the roof and we will recommend a system.
Yes. We carry out roof repairs and retrofits on existing roofs, and our maintenance contracts cover any system, whether or not we installed it.
Yes. Leadax Roov is a reflective off-white membrane made from recycled PVB. Black bitumen roofs can reach 80°C in the sun, while a reflective roof keeps the building below it cooler.
Send us the drawings or describe the problem. One of our engineers will get back to you.