The diagram shows the different layers of the build up using our permaseal 20p drainage membrane.
Green roof structure detail.
A green roof is a green space that is created by adding various layers of plants and a growing medium to the top portion of a traditional roofing system.
There are many types of waterproofing membrane.
The key to any good green roof project is a good waterproofing membrane.
It can be difficult to visualise each component of a green roof and how they work together.
The following green roof detail should help.
Protective layer protects hydro insulation from root growth.
Green roof layers the simple green roof layer system.
Drainage layer gathers the excess water in the holes therein and drains the rest out of the roof.
Border conditions such as gravel or paver borders edging conditions including curbing roof drain details and.
And to ensure the appropriate green roof assembly relative to the membrane chosen is provided it is important to understand how they work and how they are installed.
Because water runs off the roof more quickly a thicker substrate layer is needed.
Flat green roof design considerations.
The substrate gives the right amount of nutrients to the plants so your green roof stays nice and green.
Our green roof construction detail generator is capable of creating approximately 20 000 unique versions of the most commonly used green roof details.
Other common details such as pipe penetrations.
Steeply pitched green roof 25 40 sempergreen has the perfect solution for pitched roofs.
Architectural details photo by tommy hileman.