Green Roof Protection Layer

The most common root barriers used are thin polyethylene sheets laid over the waterproofing membrane.

Green roof protection layer.

Also the green roof drainage layer material is made to be sturdy and strong so that piercing can be limited and that the integrity of the entire program can. The quality of the material its thickness weight and tensile strength. The green roof drainage layer thickness makes sure that nothing can go wrong below offering a solid and effective guard. It is a carpet made of polyurethane rubber and it protects the waterproofing and the insulation of the green roof.

Mechanical protection is necessary while building green roofs. All these layers work in a cycle to provide protection to your property as well as allow healthy growth for plants. Green roof solutions protection mats are specially designed needle punched fleece constructed of 100 recycled polyester and polypropylene fibers. Our protection mats are multifunctional products which are compatible with multiple membranes for use as a first layer of protection on the waterproofing membrane or above the root barrier.

Protection layer rubber carpet. Following are the green roof layers that you must install for better result. These may not be required if the waterproof membrane is certified as root resistant. As a general rule the more the roof is trafficked the higher the level of protection required for example extensive green roofs would generally experience much lower levels of traffic damage during maintenance than publicly accessed areas.

Drainage layer the green roof drainage layer provides you with a way to ensure there is nothing getting through and that excess water is drained away to avoid any waterlogging or increase in weight on the roof.