Green Roof Over Concrete

Sloped or curved green roof on concrete.

Green roof over concrete.

It is fully bonded and fully sealed making it vapour tight non combustible and 100 water resistant. Regardless of the shape watertightness is key. Sarnafil green roof over concrete deck vegetation sarnafil membrane growth medium insulation protection drainage layer drainage composite concrete deck sarnafil membrane. The designer had originally specified a ten inch structural post tensioned deck with a sandwich membrane followed by a four inch topping slab to protect the membrane.

The modern system requires the use of several layers answering to specific and necessary functions. Impervious concrete roofs support green landscaping reducing water runoff and reducing heat island effect. A half inch lift provides needed drainage and ventilation between the new green roof and underlying surface. Concrete s light color reflects more light at night reducing lighting infrastructure and energy costs.

Enables a green roof installation over an existing concrete asphalt or other hard roof top surface. Concrete structures are durable. A green roof is by essence a vegetal cover. Foamglas compact roof system is the perfect application for green roofs.

Concrete s light color reduces the heat island effect lowering urban energy use. Waterproof concrete technology has recently been introduced in north america. The composition follows a general canvas that will get shaped by the choice of the green roof type and materials.