Green roofs for healthy cities.
Sloping green roof detail.
Green roof components drain layer properties porous to permit water movement transmissivity related to catchment area permeability 425 in hr for granular media continuous coverage compressive strength for overburden and traffic source.
Beneath the roof a structure named the cube.
In the area of the roof.
However the membrane may be exposed to plant roots animals and insects and fertilizer chemicals.
The most crucial component of any sloped green roof is the confinement system which holds the growth medium in place during the roof s early stages of development.
At the eave of the roof.
On the ridge of the roof.
Hydrotech s garden roof assembly can now conform to irregular slopes and undulating roofs.
Green roofs tend to improve the life of the membrane because it is completely covered by plantings and isn t exposed to the sun s harsh uv rays.
Sempergreen has the perfect solution for sloping roofs.
If not properly secured a pitched vegetated roof can erode and slip under heavy rain excessive irrigation or poor plant growth.
Over 45 angle options to cope shear forces or erosion.
In more scientific terms green roofs help filter and clean air as well as retain storm water.
We have vegetative roof details in pdf dwg autocad and autodesk revit rvt 2d and rfa 3d formats.
15 45 roof angle appropriate measures to cope with shear forces and erosion.
This can lead to new opportunities in habitat creation as well as biodiversity preservation.
Improved energy efficiency increased lifespan of the roof membrane proper sound insulation and many more.
In addition to green roofs on flat surfaces a green roof on a curved or sloping surface can be a real eyecatcher.
Architects and owners are no longer limited to designing for flat green roof applications.
Please contact us for support in determining which details are most pertinent to your individual project.
For roof slopes greater than 3 12 and with soil depths of 3 to 13 inches a gardnet soil confinement system must be utilized.
Steeply pitched roof 30 45 green roofs are a perfect solution to create green spaces on any type of surface.
It is important that a protective barrier be used over the waterproofing membrane.
Additionally a sloped garden roof assembly can be designed for visibility and viewing from a wider range of locations not just standing on the roof.
