Green Roof Basics

A variety of plants that grow well in a soil depth of five to seven inches are good to use including certain perennials ornamental grasses herbs shrubs and sedums.

Green roof basics. The basic anatomy of a green roof consists of vegetation growing medium filter membrane drainage layer waterproof root repellant layer roofing membrane support for plantings above thermal insulation vapor control layer and structural roof support. Installing a. This green roof can be described as a combination of an extensive and intensive roof and therefore is also called a hybrid roof. With a conventional built in place green roof system some of the installation steps include.

Intensive green roof ornamental lawn summer flowers demanding shrubs bushes and trees higher contribution to urban climate and biodiversity high social co benefits i e. Installing a waterproofing membrane over the entire existing roof. When designing the space determine whether that space will be used by people to visit and enjoy will. Recreation agriculture regular maintenance required build up height depending on plant selection vary between 300 1000 mm.

Basics of green roofs and green walls consider the load capabilities of the building.