Difference between revisions of "Materials:Hydrotech Intensive Garden Roof Assembly"
Difference between revisions of "Materials:Hydrotech Intensive Garden Roof Assembly"
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| − | ;'''Vegetated Roof System Manufacturer''': | + | ;'''Vegetated Roof System Manufacturer''': [http://en.hydrotechmembrane.ca/ '''Hydrotech Membrane Corporation'''] |
;Accepted for the ''RoofStar Guarantee Program'': October 25, 2024 | ;Accepted for the ''RoofStar Guarantee Program'': October 25, 2024 | ||
;Accepted for application in: Vegetated Roof Systems | ;Accepted for application in: Vegetated Roof Systems | ||
;Acceptance Criteria: Refer to the [[VRA Standard | RGC Standard for Vegetated Roofs]] | ;Acceptance Criteria: Refer to the [[VRA Standard | RGC Standard for Vegetated Roofs]] | ||
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;System Summary: The landscape possibilities with an Intensive Garden Roof<sup>®</sup> Assembly are virtually limitless. Intended for recreational, sporting and leisure purposes, they are often indistinguishable from at-grade landscapes.<br><br>An intensive assembly follows the same design concept as an ''extensive vegetated assembly''; however, the Gardendrain<sup>®</sup> component has a taller profile and is filled with expanded aggregate to provide greater water storage and to support a greater depth of ''growing media''. | ;System Summary: The landscape possibilities with an Intensive Garden Roof<sup>®</sup> Assembly are virtually limitless. Intended for recreational, sporting and leisure purposes, they are often indistinguishable from at-grade landscapes.<br><br>An intensive assembly follows the same design concept as an ''extensive vegetated assembly''; however, the Gardendrain<sup>®</sup> component has a taller profile and is filled with expanded aggregate to provide greater water storage and to support a greater depth of ''growing media''. | ||
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:The depth of the intensive ''growing media'', which contains a greater amount of organic matter than an extensive blend, will generally dictate the type and size of plants that can be grown. Intensive designs usually consist of a mixture of hard and soft landscaping and incorporate plants that require regular maintenance, such as watering, fertilizing and mowing. The variety of plants possible is numerous, including sod grass lawns, perennial and annual flowers, shrubs, and even small trees. It is important, therefore, that the selected Gardendrain<sup>®</sup> components can support any type of landscape from terraces and paths, to soil and trees, so as to permit excess water to drain unobstructed beneath.<br><br>When used in conjunction with Hydrotech's full line of hardscape elements, such as architecturally finished pavers and precast items, the system is ideal for roofs and plazas that will serve as pedestrian recreational areas.<br><br> | :The depth of the intensive ''growing media'', which contains a greater amount of organic matter than an extensive blend, will generally dictate the type and size of plants that can be grown. Intensive designs usually consist of a mixture of hard and soft landscaping and incorporate plants that require regular maintenance, such as watering, fertilizing and mowing. The variety of plants possible is numerous, including sod grass lawns, perennial and annual flowers, shrubs, and even small trees. It is important, therefore, that the selected Gardendrain<sup>®</sup> components can support any type of landscape from terraces and paths, to soil and trees, so as to permit excess water to drain unobstructed beneath.<br><br>When used in conjunction with Hydrotech's full line of hardscape elements, such as architecturally finished pavers and precast items, the system is ideal for roofs and plazas that will serve as pedestrian recreational areas.<br><br> | ||
| − | :Features of Intensive Garden Roof Assembly: | + | :Features of Intensive Garden Roof<sup>®</sup> Assembly: |
:*Depth of growing media between 150 mm and 900 mm | :*Depth of growing media between 150 mm and 900 mm | ||
:*Unlimited design possibilities | :*Unlimited design possibilities | ||
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| + | ;Manufacturer online resources: [https://en.hydrotechmembrane.ca/assemblies/garden-roof-assembly/intensive Hydrotech Intensive Garden<sup>®</sup> Roof] | ||
;System Depth: 355.6 mm (14") to 939.8 mm (37") | ;System Depth: 355.6 mm (14") to 939.8 mm (37") | ||
;Growing Media Depth: 304.8 mm (12") to 889 mm (35") | ;Growing Media Depth: 304.8 mm (12") to 889 mm (35") | ||
| − | ;Vegetation Profile: as specified by the ''Design Authority''/''Green Roof Design Professional'' | + | ;Vegetation Profile: as specified by the ''Design Authority''/''Green Roof Design Professional'' (See '''Conditions and Limitations''' below) |
| − | ;Suitable climate zones: | + | ;Suitable climate zones: conditional on the specified vegetation profile (refer to the ''Design Authority''/''Green Roof Design Professional'') |
;System Components: | ;System Components: | ||
*'''Intensive 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) | *'''Intensive 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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;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. | ;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. | ||
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| + | :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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Latest revision as of 18:52, 31 October 2024
Division C - Accepted Materials
Group - Vegetated Roof Systems
Hydrotech Intensive Garden Roof® Assembly
by Hydrotech Membrane Corporation
| Material Acceptance and Product Details
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 When used in conjunction with Hydrotech's full line of hardscape elements, such as architecturally finished pavers and precast items, the system is ideal for roofs and plazas that will serve as pedestrian recreational areas.
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