Vegetative Roof Systems Manual

Vegetative roofs are divided into two categories.

Vegetative roof systems manual. It is the ideal choice when waterproofing both intensive and extensive vegetative roofing assemblies. Using garden roof systems to achieve sustainable building envelopes looks into the thermal performance and storm water retention aspects of vegetative roof systems available on the website of the national research council canada. Typical green roofs consist of multiple layers including a durable waterproof foundation a root management system drainage layers and some type of. 1 extensive vegetative roofs which are 6 inches or shallower and are frequently designed to satisfy specific engineering and performance goals and 2 intensive vegetative roofs which may become quite deep and merge into more familiar on structure plaza landscapes with promenades lawn large perennial plants and trees.

Manufactured in north america our extensive lightweight green roof systems are csa fll cradle to cradle c2c compliant. The publication also addresses waterproofing systems and their associated components including the protection course root barrier drainage layer and thermal insulation and overburden of growth medium and plantings. Magnified section of eps insulation showing. Skyscape semi intensive systems 6 8 media depth.

The nrca vegetative roof systems manual third edition provides technical information for those involved with the design and installation of quality vegetative roof systems. Astm tests for media properties the national roofing contractors association nrca green roof systems manual international germany f l l. Design considerations for the implementation of green roofs a report developed by the greater vancouver regional district metro. At henry company we have a unique approach to green roofing that s built on proven performance and flexible design.

Discover the benefits of xeroflor s pre vegetative roof systems. Magnified section no gaps between cellular structure figure 2. The nrca vegetative roof systems manual third edition provides technical information for those involved with the design and installation of quality vegetative roof systems. And its backed by a single source full system warranty.

Vegetative roof assembly figure 1. The manual also addresses waterproofing systems and their associated components including the protection course root barrier drainage layer and thermal insulation as well as overburden of growth medium and plantings. Skyscape extensive systems less than 6 media depth the extensive systems are suited for roofs with limited load bearing capacity and is typically installed on non visible roof surfaces. Protected roof membrane assembly vra.

The skyscape 0 5 or 1 0 drainage panels are recommend to support this design style. Vegetative roof systems or green roofs are also known as living roofs. 1national roofing contractors association. Green roof standards u s.

Manufacturer that is providing the system waterproofing warranty. Forschungsgesellschaft landschaftsentwicklung landschaftsbau guideline for the planning execution and upkeep of green roof sites.