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Green Roof P r o d u c t s
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thickness 0.361 in 9.16 mm 0.341 in 8.65 mm 0.438 in 11.125 mm 0.355 in 9.01 mmRoll Weight 19.5 lbs 8.845 kg 24.0 lbs 10.88 kg 25.0 lbs 11.33 kg 32.0 lbs 15.52 kgLength 100.0 ft 30.48 m 100.0 ft 30.48 m 75 ft 22.86 m 100.0 ft 30.48 mWidth 39.0 in 99.06 cm 39.0 in 99.06 cm 39.0 in 99.06 cm 39.0 in 99.06 cm
Green Roofs: An Environmental SolutionGreen roofs are an eco-friendly roofing solution for commercial, residential, and institutional build-ings. Relatively new in North America, but growing exponentially, these ecologically sound roofing sys-tems are being closely evaluated for the multitude of environmental and economic benefits they offer.
Reduce Stormwater Runoff – Green roofs can retain 60–100% of stormwater they receive.
reduce Heat Island Effect – Green roofs are permeable surfaces that cool the surrounding air.
Reduce Energy Consumption – Green roofs can save 25% or more in summer cooling costs.
Extends Life of roof – Green roofs can last up to 2x longer than a conventional roofing system.
sound Insulation – Green roofs can reduce airborne and impact noise.
Increase Plant & Wildlife Population – Green roofs provide a usable green space that attracts butter-flies, birds, and other wildlife.
reduce Air Pollution – A small green roof can remove 41 lbs. of airborne particulates from the air per year.
The nutrient packed Fertil-Fabric™ helps plants establish a healthy root system.
A Green Roof Built to Last Requires High-Performance Components. Studies have shown that a green roof can last up to twice as long as a conventional roof. But, the entire system is only as good as the individual components. Choosing high-performance products is crucial to a long service life.
Exceptional drainage is required for a long life span of a green roof. It is essential that the drainage cavity remains unclogged and does not crack or collapse under the load placed upon it. Foot and equipment traffic during installation should be considered when choosing a drainage product.
Root support systems are recommended in sloped roof designs and in wind-prone locations. If the plant roots are not reinforced they can become detached and blow or wash away.
Drainage Watairvent®GR .40 F Pre-Vegetated Mats Ground Guard®VM .40 F Ground Guard® with Fertil-Fabric™ technologyRoot Reinforcement Ground Guard®RR .40
Watairvent Gr is an effective and eco-friendly drainage composite tough enough to handle any rooftop soil load. The beefed up drainage core flexes under foot and light machine traffic, leaving an open structure for maximum, multi-directional water flow. The heavy-duty polyester filter fabric lets water pass through but keeps soil particles from clogging up the core. Watairvent promotes unobstructed water and air flow to help keep the structural elements of the roof in peak condition.
Benefits• Made of 100% recycled content• 3” flap makes joining pieces easy• Cuts with utility knife or scissors• Will not trap water • Able to withstand extreme temperatures• Contributes to LEED points
Applications• Intensive and extensive green roofs• Outdoor / indoor planters• Sloped or contoured roofs• Vegetated plaza decks
Made of 100% recycled nylon, Ground Guard RR provides an effective and eco-friendly choice for securing plant roots in all types of green / vegetat-ed roof systems. The tough black nylon mesh has an open structure which makes a perfect environ-ment for dirt and plants to embed, entangle, and permanently anchor roots.
Benefits• Permanently secures plant roots• Enhances plant growth and survival• Plants can be field grown off-site in matting• Lightweight matting installs easily on roof• Easy to roll out and soil fill • Contributes to LEED points
Applications• Intensive and extensive green roofs• Coastal and high wind areas• Sloped or contoured roofs• Vegetated (pre-grown) mats• Erosion prevention
Ground Guard VM is a unique alternative for pre-growing green roof plants in a field off-site. The flexible, open structure makes a perfect environ-ment for dirt and plants to embed and entangle while the filter fabric holds soil in place — letting water drain through. Once the root system takes hold, the matting can be rolled up and shipped to the installation site for an instant green roof. Ground Guard VM composite is made of 100% recycled nylon and polyester and is one of the best product choices you can make for an eco-friendly green roof.
Benefits• Plants can be field grown off-site in matting• Permanently secures plant roots• Enhances plant growth and survival• Will not trap water • Easy for installers to roll out • Contributes to LEED points
Applications• Vegetated (pre-grown) mats• Coastal and high wind areas• Sloped or contoured roofs• Erosion prevention
Ground Guard with Fertil-Fabric is a ground breaking, nutrient packed “manure” mat used to naturally fertilize green roof plants grown on and off-site. The flexible, open structure makes a per-fect environment for dirt and plants to embed and entangle — securing plant roots permanently. The Fertil-Fabric is made of 100% recycled cow manure that has been processed to kill bacteria but leave the nutrients intact to promote early and healthy plant growth. No smell!
Benefits• Natural fertilizer - safe for the environment • Natural nutrients improve plant growth and survival • Plants can be grown and transported directly in matting• Made of 100% recycled content• Contributes to LEED points
Applications• Intensive and extensive green roofs• Vegetated (pre-grown) mats • Sloped or contoured roofs• Erosion prevention
Advanced Building Product’s family of green roof products are eco-friendly, effective, and easy to incorporate into any intensive or extensive green roof design. The benefits each product offers are as unique as their construction.