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| #Install green roof perimeter or vegetation free zones (if applicable) a minimum 2 feet from parapet wall and around other critical infrastructure such as vents or roof drains | | #Install green roof perimeter or vegetation free zones (if applicable) a minimum 2 feet from parapet wall and around other critical infrastructure such as vents or roof drains |
| #Install the root barrier (if applicable) on top of the roof membrane. | | #Install the root barrier (if applicable) on top of the roof membrane. |
| ##Ensure sheet is goes up the parapet wall the full height of the green roof system (if applicable). | | #*Ensure sheet is goes up the parapet wall the full height of the green roof system (if applicable). |
| ##Where additional root barrier sheets are laid side by side, a minimum of 30 cm overlap between sheets is needed. | | #*Where additional root barrier sheets are laid side by side, a minimum of 30 cm overlap between sheets is needed. |
| ##Make appropriate slits in root barrier with a retractable knife (away from existing waterproof membrane) to allow installation around roof infrastructure such as drains, air vents and stacks | | #*Make appropriate slits in root barrier with a retractable knife (away from existing waterproof membrane) to allow installation around roof infrastructure such as drains, air vents and stacks |
| ##Please note that modular systems often include a root barrier built into the system but some systems recommend doubling up | | #*Please note that modular systems often include a root barrier built into the system but some systems recommend doubling up |
| #Install the modular system according to manufacturer specifications or green roof design | | #Install the modular system according to manufacturer specifications or green roof design |
| #If modular system is installed on a slope roof, the system will need to be anchored according to manufacturer specifications or design | | #If modular system is installed on a slope roof, the system will need to be anchored according to manufacturer specifications or design |