Vegetative & Green Commercial Roofing Systems
Sustainable Green Roof Solutions for Commercial Buildings
A Green Roof Makes Sense!
What is a Green Roof and how can it Benefit You? A Vegetative / Green Roof is a living covering for a roof taking the place of metal, gravel ballast, asphalt, shingles, or tiles.
A Vegetative / Green Roof can:
• Manage Storm Water Waste
• Produce Economic Incentive
• Reduce Urban Heat
• Create Habitat Space
• Provide Urban Agriculture
• Increase Therapeutic Value
• Reduce Interior Noise
• Provide Amenity Space
• Increase Property Value
Types of Vegetative / Green Roof Systems
Tray Systems
Tray Systems are installed using planters that are arranged on the rooftop.
Types:
Plant-in-Place (Trays assembled and planted on the roof)
Pre-Grown (Trays filled and grown prior to installation)
Pre-Grown (Trays filled and grown prior to installation):
Roof deck, insulation, waterproofing
Tray
Irrigation
Tray Edger
Growing Media
Plants, vegetation
Benefits:
Keeps roofs cool in the hotter months, and saves energy
Maximum stormwater retention capability
Mobility allows easy access to any potential future leaks or roofing changes
Containment of the growing media without purchasing an additional barrier
Ability to add trays in phases complementing a more strict budget
Instant green roof with the capability to grow prior to installation
Layered Systems:
Layered Systems are installed on the roof itself without planters.
Types:
Intensive
Extensive
Semi-Intensive
Components (moving up from the roof):
Roof deck, insulation, waterproofing
Protection and storage layer
Drainage layer
Root Permeable Filter Layer
Growing Media
Plants, vegetation
Benefits:
More suitable for unique shaped rooftops than a Tray System
Soil depth flexibility
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