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Division C - Accepted Materials
Group - Vegetated Roof Systems

Hydrotech Extensive Garden Roof^® Assembly
by Hydrotech Membrane Corporation

Material Acceptance and Product Details

The information published in the RCABC Roofing Practices Manual and offered below does NOT represent a complete set of the manufacturer’s data or specifications, nor is this material recommended or endorsed by the Guarantor. The preparation of a detailed specification is the responsibility of the Design Authority.

Vegetated Roof System Manufacturer: Hydrotech Membrane Corporation
Accepted for the RoofStar Guarantee Program: October 25, 2024
Accepted for application in: Vegetated Roof Systems
Acceptance Criteria: Refer to the RGC Standard for Vegetated Roofs
System Summary: The Extensive Garden Roof^® Assembly is designed for locations that will receive little maintenance or where structural capabilities are a concern. It is not intended for recreational use and is typically chosen for its appearance or to help reduce the "urban heat island" effect and minimize stormwater run-off. Extensive vegetated roofs only require a shallow growing media depth, generally as little as :75 mm to 150 (depending on the region), and therefore add little weight to the roof structure below when compared to a standard ballasted PMR roof (See the link at right to the manufacturer's online resources page for more information)..

Manufacturer online resources: Extensive Garden Roof Assembly
System Type: Extensive
System Depth: 101.6 mm (4") to 203.2 mm (7")
Growing Media Depth: 76.2 mm (3") to 152.4 mm (6")
Vegetation Profile: varieties of sedums
Suitable climate zones: All BC zones, subject to manufacturer's approval
System Components^*: In the usual order, from top to bottom; click on link for Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

Instagreen^® Carpet Extensive Litetop^® Growing Media Litetop^® Filter Gardendrain GR10 or Gardendrain GR25 Root Stop Standard Root Stop Tape GardenEdge^® Conventionally Insulated Roof Assembly by roofing Contractor

^†Guarantor's Notes: Systems labeled "Inverted" are designed for a protected membrane roof assembly, also known as an inverted roof assembly.

While Semi-intensive and Intensive vegetated roof systems are limited to only protected membrane roofs (See the Sentence 1.1.3.2.(5) in the "RGC Standard for Vegetated Roofs"), some vegetated roof system manufacturers offer their systems for conventionally insulated roofs. To request a written Variance to the published limitation, follow the requirements in Article 1.1.3.6..

^*Conditions and Limitations: Note that system thickness is dependent upon the selection of components, which is determined (in part) by design parameters, including hydrological requirements. Consult with the vegetated roof system manufacturer for options and saturated system weight.

Also note that vegetation coverage under the RoofStar Vegetated Roof Guarantee applies only to extensive systems planted with mats or trays - see Part 3 of Division A for more about coverage.

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-;System Summary: The Extensive Garden Roof<sup>®</sup> Assembly is designed for locations that will receive little maintenance or where structural capabilities are a concern.  It is not intended for recreational use and is typically chosen for its appearance or to help reduce the "urban heat island" effect and minimize stormwater run-off. ''Extensive vegetated roofs'' only require a shallow growing media depth, generally as little as
+;System Summary: The Extensive Garden Roof<sup>®</sup> Assembly is designed for locations that will receive little maintenance or where structural capabilities are a concern.  It is not intended for recreational use and is typically chosen for its appearance or to help reduce the "urban heat island" effect and minimize stormwater run-off. ''Extensive vegetated roofs'' only require a shallow growing media depth, generally as little as :75 mm to 150 (depending on the region), and therefore add little weight to the roof structure below when compared to a standard ballasted PMR roof (See the link at right to the manufacturer's online resources page for more information)..
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-:75 mm to 150 (depending on the region), and therefore add little weight to the roof structure below when compared to a standard ballasted PMR roof.<br><br>Recommended plant types for ''extensive vegetated roofs'' need to be drought, wind and frost resistant, such as self-generating sedums, herbs, grasses and other ''vegetation'' that can withstand harsh growing conditions.<br><br>The water stored in the ''growing media'' and drainage/retention layer is sufficient to sustain the drought resistant ''plants'' between periods of normal rainfall. Thinner assemblies and very lightweight ''growing media'' blends are available for Extensive Garden Roof<sup>®</sup> Assemblies.<br><br>'''Features of the Extensive Garden Roof Assembly''':
-::*Depth of growing media between 75 mm and 150 mm
-::*Reduction and delay of stormwater runoff
-::*Attenuation of the urban heat island effect
-::*Minimal maintenance required
-::*Use on flat or sloping roofs<br>
-:Vegetation options - Plugs, Sedum cuttings, InstaGreen® sedum carpet (See '''Conditions and Limitations''' below)<br><br>'''Typical Application''':<br><br>
-:An Extensive Garden Roof<sup>®</sup> Assembly can be applied to flat roofs and sloping roofs with a pitch of up to 12:12 (45°), provided the appropriate measures are taken to cope with the shear forces and soil retention. ''Extensive vegetated roofs'' are typically lightweight and can be installed over a variety of structures including metal roof decks (Adapted from the manufacturer's summary).
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 ;Manufacturer online resources: [https://en.hydrotechmembrane.ca/assemblies/garden-roof-assembly/extensive Extensive Garden Roof Assembly]
+;System Type: Extensive
 ;System Depth: 101.6 mm (4") to 203.2 mm (7")
 ;Growing Media Depth: 76.2 mm (3") to 152.4 mm (6")
 ;Vegetation Profile: varieties of sedums
-;Suitable climate zones: 4, 5, 6, 7A, 7B, 8
+;Suitable climate zones: All BC zones, subject to manufacturer's approval
-;System Components:
+;System Components<sup>*</sup>: In the usual order, from top to bottom; click on link for Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
-*'''Instagreen<sup>®</sup> Carpet''' (Click [https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/1/19/Hydrotech_Instagreen_Carpet_TDS.pdf '''here'''] for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
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-*'''Extensive Litetop<sup>®</sup> Growing Media''' (Click [https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/c/c1/Hydrotech_LiteTop_Growing_Media_TDS.pdf '''here'''] for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
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-*'''Litetop<sup>®</sup> Filter''' (Click [https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/7/77/Hydrotech_LiteTop_Filter_TDS.pdf '''here'''] for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
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-*'''Gardendrain GR10''' or '''Gardendrain GR25''' (Click [https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/2/27/Hydrotech_Gardendrain_GR10_TDS.pdf '''here'''] and [https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/d/d6/Hydrotech_Gardendrain_GR25_TDS.pdf '''here'''] for the Technical Data Sheet PDFs)
+*[https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/1/19/Hydrotech_Instagreen_Carpet_TDS.pdf '''Instagreen<sup>®</sup> Carpet''']
-*'''Root Stop Standard''' (Click [https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/2/2a/Hydrotech_Root_Stop_TDS.pdf '''here'''] for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
+*[https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/c/c1/Hydrotech_LiteTop_Growing_Media_TDS.pdf '''Extensive Litetop<sup>®</sup> Growing Media''']
-*'''Root Stop Tape''' (Click [https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/1/16/Hydrotech_Root_Stop_Tape_TDS.pdf '''here'''] for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
+*[https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/7/77/Hydrotech_LiteTop_Filter_TDS.pdf '''Litetop<sup>®</sup> Filter''']
-*'''GardenEdge<sup>®</sup>''' (Click [https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/0/0e/Hydrotech_GardenEdge_TDS.pdf '''here'''] for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
+*[https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/2/27/Hydrotech_Gardendrain_GR10_TDS.pdf '''Gardendrain GR10'''] or [https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/d/d6/Hydrotech_Gardendrain_GR25_TDS.pdf '''Gardendrain GR25''']
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+*[https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/2/2a/Hydrotech_Root_Stop_TDS.pdf '''Root Stop Standard''']
-;Conditions and Limitations: Note that system thickness is dependent upon the selection of components, which is determined (in part) by design parameters, including hydrological requirements.  Consult with the ''vegetated roof system manufacturer'' for options and saturated system weight.
+*[https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/1/16/Hydrotech_Root_Stop_Tape_TDS.pdf '''Root Stop Tape''']
+*[https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/0/0e/Hydrotech_GardenEdge_TDS.pdf '''GardenEdge<sup>®</sup>''']
+:'''Conventionally Insulated Roof Assembly''' by roofing ''Contractor''
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+;<sup>†</sup>Guarantor's Notes: Systems labeled "Inverted" are designed for a ''protected membrane roof assembly'', also known as an inverted ''roof assembly''.
+:While ''Semi-intensive'' and ''Intensive vegetated roof systems'' are limited to only ''protected membrane roofs'' (See the [https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=VRA_Standard#1.1.3.2._Permitted_Vegetated_Roof_Systems Sentence 1.1.3.2.(5)] in the "RGC Standard for Vegetated Roofs"), some vegetated roof system manufacturers offer their systems for ''conventionally insulated roofs''.  To request a written Variance to the published limitation, follow the requirements in [https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=VRA_Standard#1.1.3.6._Variances Article 1.1.3.6.].
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+;<sup>*</sup>Conditions and Limitations: Note that system thickness is dependent upon the selection of components, which is determined (in part) by design parameters, including hydrological requirements.  Consult with the ''vegetated roof system manufacturer'' for options and saturated system weight.
 :Also note that vegetation coverage under the '''''RoofStar Vegetated Roof Guarantee''''' applies only to ''extensive systems'' planted with mats or trays - see [https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Guarantee Part 3] of Division A for more about coverage.
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