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Division C - Accepted Materials
Group - Vegetated Roof Systems


ZinCo Sedum Roof
by ZinCo Canada Inc.

System/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 system and its various materials recommended or endorsed by the Guarantor. The preparation of a detailed specification is the responsibility of the Design Authority.

Vegetated Roof System Manufacturer
ZinCo Canada 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
With a plant palette consisting of hardy, drought tolerant sedum species, this is the green roof system designed by ZinCo Canada Inc. for low cost and simple installation. It is lightweight and offers low maintenance requirements. Colourful and long lasting, the ZinCo Sedum Roof system features:
  • Compact & Lightweight
  • Low maintenance
  • Only 60-80 mm of growing medium required
  • Flexible planting methods, and
  • Easy Installation
(adapted from the manufacturer's literature).
Extensive VR System (sedum tile).jpg
Manufacturer Online Resource
ZinCo Sedum Roof
System Depth
101.6 mm (4") 127 mm (5")
Growing Media Depth
80 mm (3-1/8") 80 mm (3-1/8")
Vegetation Profile
Succulents-Sedums
Suitable climate zones
All BC zones (except Zone 6), subject to manufacturer's approval
System Components
  • Sedums (pre-grown mats & plugs) (Click [link here] for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
  • Blend-E Growing Medium (Click here for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
  • Filter Sheet SF (for alternate drainage board FD25) (Click here for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
  • Fixodrain XD20 (drainage board) (Click here for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
  • DBV-10 (alternate drainage board)(Click here for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
  • Floradrain FD25-E (alternate drainage board) (Click here for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
  • Protection Mat TSM32 (Click here for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
  • Root Barrier WSF40 (Click here for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
  • Edging Profile DP125 / DP100 (Click here for the DP125 Technical Data Sheet PDF; click here for the DP100 Technical Data Sheet PDF))
  • Inspection Chamber KS10/30 (Click here for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
  • Extension Piece KSA8


*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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