Difference between revisions of "Green roof construction"
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[[Green roofs]] are composed of several layers (waterproof membrane or existing membrane, root barrier, drainage layer, filter fabric, growing medium) that support the growth of plants and other vegetation on top of a roof. | |||
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There are two main types of green roof systems: extensive and intensive. | |||
#Extensive green roofs have growing medium depths of 10 cm to 15 cm (0.1 to 0.15 m), maximum structural weight loads of 250 kg/m<sup>2 | |||
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Revision as of 20:11, 15 August 2022
Description[edit]
Green roofs are composed of several layers (waterproof membrane or existing membrane, root barrier, drainage layer, filter fabric, growing medium) that support the growth of plants and other vegetation on top of a roof.
Types[edit]
There are two main types of green roof systems: extensive and intensive.
- Extensive green roofs have growing medium depths of 10 cm to 15 cm (0.1 to 0.15 m), maximum structural weight loads of 250 kg/m2