Sedum Roof Thickness

This is also why sedums are so suitable as green roof vegetation especially on extensive living roofs.

Sedum roof thickness. Xf301 sedum blanket extensive green roof system when to specify. The vegetation mat is installed on a shallow depth of specially formulated free draining substrate and drainage board. Seek a professional opinion if there is doubt as regards the condition or load bearing capability of your proposed roof location. It comprises mature sedum on 20mm of extensive substrate and incorporating a multifunctional water retention and filter layer.

This is the lightest weight all in one system available. When sedum vegetation is applied to a green roof the weight is approximately 30 kg m2. Where a sedum roof is to be installed on an inverted roofs or other specially shaped roofs fitted with thermal insulation above the waterproofing attention. Extensive living roofs have a very thin soil layer ranging in depth from 2 13cm 0 8 5in.

Roughly speaking extensive green roofs have a substrate thickness of between 4 and 15 cm and a weight of 30 to 220 kilo per m2. Provides an immediate green planting scheme for instant impact. The system is suitable for both new build construction and retrofit refurbishment projects. The shallow soil layer is sensitive to the external environment such as temperature fluctuations and drought.

An extensive lightweight green roof system utilising a pre grown vegetation mat of 8 12 sedum species. An extensive green roof or sedum roof is a roof with vegetation that is more or less self perpetuating and that can further develop and maintain itself. The cooling effect of the roof greening has the potential to affect the physical construction of the building so ensure that this risk has been assessed. Roughly speaking extensive green roofs have a substrate thickness of between 4 and 15 cm and a weight of 30 to 220 kilo per m2.

An extensive green roof or sedum roof is a roof with vegetation that is more or less self perpetuating and that can further develop and maintain itself.