Green Roofing

PRODUCT BRIEF- A green roof or living roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane. Green roofs are covered with plants and can improve air quality, reduce water runoff and insulate homes to reduce urban heat islands. green extensive roof systems are from 1 to 4 inches thick and are composed of manufactured layers that support a growing medium and vegetation. The five primary layers include a waterproof membrane, a root protection barrier, a drainage layer, a growing medium, and plants.

PRODUCT FEATURES:

• Aesthetic effects
• Longevity
• Highly durable
• Beauty and versatility
• Environmental friendly
• Thermal reduction and energy conservation
• Help to insulate a building for sound
• Increase agricultural space
• Waste diversion
• Stromwater managements
• Energy efficiency and fire retardation
• Increased biodiversity

ACCESSORIES:

INSTALLATION METHOD:

1. Install a monolithic type waterproof membrane (rubber or plastic) on top of the roof decking.
2. Place a 6 millimeter sheet of plastic on the waterproof membrane (this will serve as a root barrier).
3. Top the first two layers with one or more thin sheets of three-quarter-inch foam insulation suited for contact with damp soil. (Insulation is only required when it is necessary to increase the R-value for the roof over conditioned spaces. If the space below the green roof is not conditioned — over a garden pavilion or shed — there’s no reason to provide anything more than some protection for the waterproof membrane, such as thin foam ‘fan board’ insulation or perhaps a layer of building felt.)
4. Set a drainage mat (also called a dimple mat) with capillary spaces on top of the insulation. To keep the soil from clogging the mat, place the mat so the felt side faces up.
5. Frame the sides for the roof with mesh gutter guards, wood or other edging that will permit drainage to hold soil in place. Intermediate angle supports may be needed to keep the vertical edging sturdy. The horizontal leg of the supports can be slipped under the drainage mat and weighted with the topping soil to keep them from overturning. It is best to devise supports so they don’t penetrate the waterproof membrane surface to prevent leaks.
6. Add soil.
7. Set plants in place.
8. Water to settle soil around plants
9. Mesh gutter guards can be installed with wood or other edgings that will permit drainage to hold soil in place. Devising and organizing supports is advised so they don’t penetrate the waterproof membrane surface to prevent leaks.

INSTALLATION MATERIALS-

• Ladders
• Push brooms
• Hammer
• Roofing nailers
• Roofing underlayment
• Gutter accessories
• Grufe guard
• Protection fleece
• Waterproofing membrane
• Edge trim