Intensive green roofs weigh from 35 pounds to beyond 100 pounds per square foot when dry it is all a matter of the soil depth which is affected by the amount of mounding that is used.
Roof system cross section.
A green roof is a layer of vegetation planted over a waterproofing system that is installed on top of a flat or slightly sloped roof.
A duct for water discharge system for a building.
Intensive systems allow the designer to create a park like setting so they are the best option for roof gardens that will be occupied.
Cool roof rating council the cool roof rating council crrc is an independent organization that developed a system for providing building code bodies energy service providers and architects specifiers with accurate data about roof surfaces to help improve the energy efficiency of buildings.
Roof system cross section mechanically fastened cover board and adhered insulation with vapor barrier ftr das12sp.
Custom cross section diagram of a house roof showing the many different parts of a residential roof including structural parts the various layers exterior and various roof features such as skylight and chimney.
In the context of this section system selection refers to selection from the primary system types discussed in the description section such as bur modified bitumen single ply sprayed polyurethane foam metal panels asphalt shingles slate or.
The channel that transports rainwater from the gutter.
Cross section of green roofing layers.
Green roofs are also known as vegetative or eco roofs.