Template:GARDENS, PLANTERS & WALKWAYS (Waterproofing) - Revision history

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2018-07-20T15:41:24Z

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2016-12-02T21:26:46Z

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James Klassen: /* Membrane Protection */

2016-10-21T22:23:48Z

‎Membrane Protection

James Klassen: /* Planters */

2016-10-21T22:23:13Z

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2016-10-21T22:22:43Z

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2016-10-21T22:21:31Z

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2016-10-21T21:01:25Z

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James Klassen: /* Extensive Vegetative Overburdens */

2016-10-21T21:00:09Z

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James Klassen: /* Membrane Protection */

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James Klassen at 15:48, 29 September 2016

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 <span class="recommended">Non-structural planters placed over landscaped deck and roofing membranes, with an appropriate protection layer, are strongly recommended whenever practical.</span> Structural planters that incorporate pre-curb or start-up curbs for walls that are completely sealed with membrane and are a minimum of 100 mm (4") in height qualify for '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''' coverage (Refer to [[Section:G. Construction Details|'''Construction Details''']] for both '''Low Slope Roofs''' and for '''Waterproofing'''.
 === Walkways ===
 <p class="reference">A design authority or membrane manufacturer may specify a proprietary walkway protection system or warning zone membrane over the primary roof membrane. Walkway and warning zone materials are not part of the roofing membrane assembly but are typically accessory products that are placed over completed roof membranes. Subsequently the type and performance of any walkway or warning zone material is specifically excluded from coverage under the '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''', as is any detrimental effect the materials may have on the roof system.</p>

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 <span class="recommended">Non-structural planters placed over landscaped deck and roofing membranes, with an appropriate protection layer, are strongly recommended whenever practical.</span> Structural planters that incorporate pre-curb or start-up curbs for walls that are completely sealed with membrane and are a minimum of 100 mm (4") in height qualify for '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''' coverage (Refer to [[Section:G. Construction Details|'''Construction Details''']] for both '''Low Slope Roofs''' and for '''Waterproofing'''.
-Waterproofing liners in planters with structural walls, concrete curb or other materials, that do not incorporate pre-curbs shall be isolated and separated from the guaranteed roofing membrane and are specifically not accepted under the '''''RoofStar Guarantee'''''. Conventionally insulated roof assemblies are required to have a minimum 12.5mm (½") adhered approved RoofStar-accepted gypsum overlay board, and insulation boards with a minimum compression strength of 20 psi, under the roof membrane for extensive vegetated systems (less than 200 mm, 8" in depth). '''Intensive Vegetative Roof Assemblies''' in excess of 200 mm (8") or more in depth are not permitted over conventionally insulated roof systems.
+Waterproofing liners in planters with structural walls, concrete curb or other materials, that do not incorporate pre-curbs shall be isolated and separated from the guaranteed roofing membrane and are specifically not accepted under the '''''RoofStar Guarantee'''''.
 === Walkways ===
 <p class="reference">A design authority or membrane manufacturer may specify a proprietary walkway protection system or warning zone membrane over the primary roof membrane. Walkway and warning zone materials are not part of the roofing membrane assembly but are typically accessory products that are placed over completed roof membranes. Subsequently the type and performance of any walkway or warning zone material is specifically excluded from coverage under the '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''', as is any detrimental effect the materials may have on the roof system.</p>

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 Protection for roofing membranes is required during the installation and maintenance of landscaping, extensive and intensive vegetated (green) roofing installations. The minimum membrane protection must be installed by the roofing or waterproofing contractor and shall be 3 mm (1/8") asphalt core protection board or 25 mm (1") minimum extruded polystyrene insulation plus filter mat, root intrusion barrier, and drainage layer. Tightly butt all protection and insulation boards, overlap all filter mat seams and seal all laps of roof intrusion barriers to '''''RoofStar Guarantee Standards''''' and manufacturer’s installation instructions.
-<p class="principles">The Membrane Manufacturer and the '''''RoofStar Guarantee Program''''' must confirm acceptance of other alternative protection systems or components in writing. Damage to membranes and flashings that results from the use of plants with aggressive root structures, (Bamboo, Willow etc.) for landscaped and green (vegetated) Waterproofing systems, is not the responsibility of the '''''RoofStar Guarantee Program''''' and is specifically not covered under the RoofStar Guarantee. For additional information refer to the latest addition of the British Columbia Landscape Standard, Green Roof Section.</p>
+<p class="principles">The Membrane Manufacturer and the '''''RoofStar Guarantee Program''''' must confirm acceptance of other alternative protection systems or components in writing. Damage to membranes and flashings that results from the use of plants with aggressive root structures, (Bamboo, Willow etc.) for landscaped and green (vegetated) Waterproofing systems, is not the responsibility of the '''''RoofStar Guarantee Program''''' and is specifically not covered under the '''''RoofStar Guarantee'''''. For additional information refer to the latest addition of the British Columbia Landscape Standard, Green Roof Section.</p>
 ====Root Barriers & Separation Zones====

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 ====Planters====
-<p class="principles">Structural planters that incorporate pre-curb or start-up curbs for walls that are completely sealed with membrane and are a minimum of 100 mm (4") in height, as illustrated in [[Section:G. Construction Details|'''Construction Details''']], qualify for RoofStar Guarantee coverage. Waterproofing liners in planters with structural walls, concrete curb or other materials, that do not incorporate pre-curbs shall be isolated and separated from the guaranteed roofing membrane and are specifically not accepted under the RoofStar Guarantee.</p>
+<p class="principles">Structural planters that incorporate pre-curb or start-up curbs for walls that are completely sealed with membrane and are a minimum of 100 mm (4") in height, as illustrated in [[Section:G. Construction Details|'''Construction Details''']], qualify for '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''' coverage. Waterproofing liners in planters with structural walls, concrete curb or other materials, that do not incorporate pre-curbs shall be isolated and separated from the guaranteed roofing membrane and are specifically not accepted under the '''''RoofStar Guarantee'''''.</p>
 <span class="recommended">Non-structural planters placed over landscaped deck and roofing membranes, with an appropriate protection layer, are strongly recommended whenever practical.</span> Structural planters that incorporate pre-curb or start-up curbs for walls that are completely sealed with membrane and are a minimum of 100 mm (4") in height qualify for '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''' coverage (Refer to [[Section:G. Construction Details|'''Construction Details''']] for both '''Low Slope Roofs''' and for '''Waterproofing'''.

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 <p class="principles">Structural planters that incorporate pre-curb or start-up curbs for walls that are completely sealed with membrane and are a minimum of 100 mm (4") in height, as illustrated in [[Section:G. Construction Details|'''Construction Details''']], qualify for RoofStar Guarantee coverage. Waterproofing liners in planters with structural walls, concrete curb or other materials, that do not incorporate pre-curbs shall be isolated and separated from the guaranteed roofing membrane and are specifically not accepted under the RoofStar Guarantee.</p>
-<span class="recommended">Non-structural planters placed over landscaped deck and roofing membranes, with an appropriate protection layer, are strongly recommended whenever practical.</span> Structural planters that incorporate pre-curb or start-up curbs for walls that are completely sealed with membrane and are a minimum of 100 mm (4") in height qualify for RoofStar Guarantee coverage (Refer to [[Section:G. Construction Details|'''Construction Details''']] for both '''Low Slope Roofs''' and for '''Waterproofing'''.
+<span class="recommended">Non-structural planters placed over landscaped deck and roofing membranes, with an appropriate protection layer, are strongly recommended whenever practical.</span> Structural planters that incorporate pre-curb or start-up curbs for walls that are completely sealed with membrane and are a minimum of 100 mm (4") in height qualify for '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''' coverage (Refer to [[Section:G. Construction Details|'''Construction Details''']] for both '''Low Slope Roofs''' and for '''Waterproofing'''.
 Waterproofing liners in planters with structural walls, concrete curb or other materials, that do not incorporate pre-curbs shall be isolated and separated from the guaranteed roofing membrane and are specifically not accepted under the '''''RoofStar Guarantee'''''. Conventionally insulated roof assemblies are required to have a minimum 12.5mm (½") adhered approved RoofStar-accepted gypsum overlay board, and insulation boards with a minimum compression strength of 20 psi, under the roof membrane for extensive vegetated systems (less than 200 mm, 8" in depth). '''Intensive Vegetative Roof Assemblies''' in excess of 200 mm (8") or more in depth are not permitted over conventionally insulated roof systems.

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	=== Walkways ===		=== Walkways ===
−	<p class="reference">A design authority or membrane manufacturer may specify a proprietary walkway protection system or warning zone membrane over the primary roof membrane. Walkway and warning zone materials are not part of the roofing membrane assembly but are typically accessory products that are placed over completed roof membranes. Subsequently the type and performance of any walkway or warning zone material is specifically excluded from coverage under the RoofStar Guarantee, as is any detrimental effect the materials may have on the roof system.</p>	+	<p class="reference">A design authority or membrane manufacturer may specify a proprietary walkway protection system or warning zone membrane over the primary roof membrane. Walkway and warning zone materials are not part of the roofing membrane assembly but are typically accessory products that are placed over completed roof membranes. Subsequently the type and performance of any walkway or warning zone material is specifically excluded from coverage under the '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''', as is any detrimental effect the materials may have on the roof system.</p>

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 ====Extensive Vegetative Overburdens====
-<p class="principles">Where '''Extensive Vegetative Overburdens''' are installed as part of the waterproofing specification and / or contract ('''Extensive Vegetative Waterproofing Assemblies''' are defined as roof top gardens having minimal plant species diversity, irrigated only to establish plants, and typically having a soil depth of less than 150 mm or 6 inches) the costs for removal and replacement of soil to access the membrane, to investigate or repair leaks in the membrane, are included in the RoofStar Guarantee coverage. However, the removal and replacement of plants, irrigation lines and or equipment, electrical lines, landscape and decorative features such as concrete pads, statues, planters, large rocks, etc., to investigate or repair leaks in the membrane, is not included, and is the responsibility of others. Subsequently, such access shall be provided and/or paid for by others.</p>
+<p class="principles">Where '''Extensive Vegetative Overburdens''' are installed as part of the waterproofing specification and / or contract ('''Extensive Vegetative Waterproofing Assemblies''' are defined as roof top gardens having minimal plant species diversity, irrigated only to establish plants, and typically having a soil depth of less than 150 mm or 6 inches) the costs for removal and replacement of soil to access the membrane, to investigate or repair leaks in the membrane, are included in the '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''' coverage. However, the removal and replacement of plants, irrigation lines and or equipment, electrical lines, landscape and decorative features such as concrete pads, statues, planters, large rocks, etc., to investigate or repair leaks in the membrane, is not included, and is the responsibility of others. Subsequently, such access shall be provided and/or paid for by others.</p>
 ====Intensive Vegetative Overburdens====

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 ===Membrane Protection===
-Protection for roofing membranes is required during the installation and maintenance of landscaping, extensive and intensive vegetated (green) roofing installations. The minimum membrane protection must be installed by the roofing or waterproofing contractor and shall be 3 mm (1/8") asphalt core protection board or 25 mm (1") minimum extruded polystyrene insulation plus filter mat, root intrusion barrier, and drainage layer. Tightly butt all protection and insulation boards, overlap all filter mat seams and seal all laps of roof intrusion barriers to RGC Guarantee Standards and manufacturer’s installation instructions.
+Protection for roofing membranes is required during the installation and maintenance of landscaping, extensive and intensive vegetated (green) roofing installations. The minimum membrane protection must be installed by the roofing or waterproofing contractor and shall be 3 mm (1/8") asphalt core protection board or 25 mm (1") minimum extruded polystyrene insulation plus filter mat, root intrusion barrier, and drainage layer. Tightly butt all protection and insulation boards, overlap all filter mat seams and seal all laps of roof intrusion barriers to '''''RoofStar Guarantee Standards''''' and manufacturer’s installation instructions.
-<p class="principles">The Membrane Manufacturer and the RoofStar Guarantee Program must confirm acceptance of other alternative protection systems or components in writing. Damage to membranes and flashings that results from the use of plants with aggressive root structures, (Bamboo, Willow etc.) for landscaped and green (vegetated) Waterproofing systems, is not the responsibility of the RoofStar Guarantee Program and is specifically not covered under the RoofStar Guarantee. For additional information refer to the latest addition of the British Columbia Landscape Standard, Green Roof Section.</p>
+<p class="principles">The Membrane Manufacturer and the '''''RoofStar Guarantee Program''''' must confirm acceptance of other alternative protection systems or components in writing. Damage to membranes and flashings that results from the use of plants with aggressive root structures, (Bamboo, Willow etc.) for landscaped and green (vegetated) Waterproofing systems, is not the responsibility of the '''''RoofStar Guarantee Program''''' and is specifically not covered under the RoofStar Guarantee. For additional information refer to the latest addition of the British Columbia Landscape Standard, Green Roof Section.</p>
 ====Root Barriers & Separation Zones====

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	=== General ===		=== General ===
	SBS Modified Bituminous membranes used on Landscaped and Vegetated roofing systems shall consist of two plies and the top ply (cap) must be a minimum thickness of 3.7 mm on the selvedge edge, with a minimum 180g / meters squared polyester or equal strength combination reinforcement. Thermoset and Thermo Plastic (EPDM, TPO, PVC) single ply membranes used for Landscaped and Vegetated roofing systems shall be fully adhered and a minimum thickness of 1.5mm (0.060").		SBS Modified Bituminous membranes used on Landscaped and Vegetated roofing systems shall consist of two plies and the top ply (cap) must be a minimum thickness of 3.7 mm on the selvedge edge, with a minimum 180g / meters squared polyester or equal strength combination reinforcement. Thermoset and Thermo Plastic (EPDM, TPO, PVC) single ply membranes used for Landscaped and Vegetated roofing systems shall be fully adhered and a minimum thickness of 1.5mm (0.060").