Materials:SOPRANATURE Intensive-Inverted Vegetated Roof

Division C - Accepted Materials
Group - Vegetated Roof Systems

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SOPRANATURE^® Intensive-Inverted Vegetated Roof ^†
by Soprema Inc.

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 Soprema Inc. 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 SOPRANATURE® ® Intensive Vegetated Systems by SOPREMA® correspond to heavy green roofs with more than 300 mm of SOPRAFLOR substrate. Vegetation types can include a wide variety of perennials, shrubs and trees that require frequent maintenance and heavy structural capacity (See the link at right to the manufacturer's online resources page for more information). Manufacturer Online Resource SORPANATURE Intensive Vegetated Roof Systems System Type Intensive System Depth 361.7 mm (12-6/16") to 361.7 mm (12-6/16") + Growing Media Depth 304.8 mm (12") to 304.8 mm (12") + Vegetation Profile Wild flower meadows, grasses, perennials, annuals, small shrubs and vegetation with medium to high water needs (as specified by the Design Authority/Green Roof Design Professional. See Conditions and Limitations below) 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) Sedum Mats by Soprema, or non-sedum mat supplied by others* Sopraflor I growing media Sopraretentio Mat here Soprafiltre] XPS Insulation by roofing Contractor (Refer to the RGC Standard for Vegetated Roofs) Soprabarrier 30 Soprema approved tape Waterproofing Roof Assembly (membrane) by roofing Contractor Sopranature® metal edging Sopranature® inspection chambers †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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