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=Types=
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There are two main types of green roof systems: extensive and intensive.
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 m to 0.15 m), maximum structural weight loads of 250 kg/m<sup>2</sup>, and vegetation is primarily limited to sedum ''spp'' or commonly known as stone crop. For information on plants that are often included in extensive green roofs, see [[Green roofs: Planting|this list]].
#'''Extensive green roofs''' have growing medium depths of 10 cm to 15 cm (0.1 m to 0.15 m), maximum structural weight loads of 250 kg/m<sup>2</sup>, and vegetation is primarily limited to sedum ''spp'' or commonly known as stone crop. For information on plants that are often included in extensive green roofs, see [[Green roofs: Planting|this list]].
#Intensive green roofs have growing medium depths greater than 15 cm (0.15 m), no maximum structural weight load. Intensive green roofs can be planted with deeply rooted plants, making them suitable for various [[Perennials: List|native flowers]], [[trees]] and [[shrubs]]. Pedestrian pathways and gathering areas can also be incorporated into the design of intensive green roofs.
#'''Intensive green roofs''' have growing medium depths greater than 15 cm (0.15 m), no maximum structural weight load. Intensive green roofs can be planted with deeply rooted plants, making them suitable for various [[Perennials: List|native flowers]], [[trees]] and [[shrubs]]. Pedestrian pathways and gathering areas can also be incorporated into the design of intensive green roofs.
Within these two types of green roofs are two installation type systems:
Within these two types of green roofs are two installation type systems:
#Modular system: green roof component layers are fused together as a moveable modular block system that can be linked together with other green roof blocks to form the green roof. This type of system typically forms an extensive green roof type and are used where roofs are sloped and flat.
#'''Modular system''': green roof component layers are fused together as a moveable modular block system that can be linked together with other green roof blocks to form the green roof. This type of system typically forms an extensive green roof type and are used where roofs are sloped and flat.
#Layered system: all components' layers are loose laid as individual layers. This type of system can form both extensive and intensive green roofs and used typically on flat roofs.
#'''Layered system''': all components' layers are loose laid as individual layers. This type of system can form both extensive and intensive green roofs and used typically on flat roofs.
=Component description=
=Component description=