Vegetative Roofing Systems
INTENSIVE VEGETATIVE ROOFING SYSTEMS
Kalkreuth’s selection of intensive green roofs offer a great potential for design and biodiversity and can be used in a number of applications including commercial, residential, or industrial buildings.
FEATURES
- Medium depth of 6 inches or more
- Often require heavy root barrier and irrigation
- Reservoir layer required
- Efficient drainage layer may be required
OPTIONS
- Wider selection of plant species than extensive systems
- Improves air quality
- Increases energy efficiency
- Improves aesthetic environment
- Aids in LEED Certification
Intensive, or deep, vegetative roofing systems support a diverse selection of plant species such as trees, shrubs, and other herbaceous plant varieties. Intensive systems can easily incorporate architectural features such as pavers, walkways, and benches.
EXTENSIVE VEGETATIVE ROOFING SYSTEMS
Extensive vegetative roofing systems combine the science of horticulture, waterproofing, and engineering to replicate the many benefits of traditional vegetative open space.
FEATURES
- Growth medium of approximately 2-6 inches
Sloped substrate to provide positive drainage
Designed to provide excellent plant growth and water holding capacity
Insulation layer
Can include a loose-laid or partially-attached membrane
Modular construction for ease of installation and dismantling
OPTIONS
- Prevents moisture from entering a habitable space or building
Protects from ultraviolet (UV) exposure
Improves water quality
Conserves energy
Improves aesthetic environment
Aids in LEED Certification
Extensive vegetative roofing systems use a limited range of species such as herbs, mosses, low-growing grasses, sedum, and other plan varieties that tolerate extreme conditions. Sustained in a growth medium layer of approximately 2-6 inches, our extensive vegetative roofing system options provide many benefits such as water quality improvement and energy conservation.
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Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal has extensive experience with intensive green roof solutions for commercial buildings including for projects like the UPMC Mercy Pavilion in Pittsburgh, PA.
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