Pitched Green Roof Detail

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Pitched green roof detail.

This system requires some maintenance from time to time these green roof systems lie between the extensive and the intensive and usually include a mix of plant types. It is the task of the designer to make adjustments in the green roof system accordingly e g. For roof lengths greater than 6 metres an anti slip system may be required sublect to individual project assessment. We have vegetative roof details in pdf dwg autocad and autodesk revit rvt 2d and rfa 3d formats.

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. Varied substrate depths and vegetation forms possible. Generally suitable for inverted roofs if applicable. Sempergreen has the perfect solution for sloping roofs.

A green or living roof is a flat or low pitched roof with a layer of planting over the waterproofing membrane. Above 5 degrees roofs are considered to have a pitch which may affect the design. Pitched roofs start with a slope of 10 18. Sloped roofs retain less water in general and the moisture content varies from the ridge to the eave lowest edge of the roof.

According to general regulations for roofs with waterproofing flat roofs should have a fall of at least 2. Consult with your membrane manufacturer for information relative to the membrane specifications. Most vegetation will grow on quite sever slopes but the designer must consider the practicalities of installing the green roof and just as importantly how the roof is to be maintained. Please contact us for support in determining which details are most pertinent to your individual project.

Below are explanations of the leading roofing membrane systems that have been installed under green roofs. As a roof type that requires frequent maintenance intensive systems can be thought of as gardens on a roof in contrast with an extensive green roof there are almost unlimited possibilities. The layers of soil and planting provide insulation to the roof along with protection to the waterproofing layer not to mention its environmental credentials. Introduction to green roof details.

Pitched green roofs with slopes up to 25 how to prevent erosion and transfer shear forces safely. Drainage thickness of growing media plant varieties etc. Note that it is not like a traditional roof garden in which planting is done in free standing containers as well as planters that are placed on an easy to access roof terrace.