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Materials:Carlisle Roof Garden Extensive Stormwater Retention System



Division C - Accepted Materials
Group - Vegetated Roof Systems


Carlisle Roof Garden Extensive Stormwater Retention System
by Carlisle SynTec Systems Canada

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
Carlisle SynTec Systems Canada
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
Carlisle Roof Garden Extensive Stormwater Retention System is a shallow, built-in-place extensive green roof system featuring 10.16 cm (4 in) of growth media. It incorporates a specialized 2.54 cm (1 in) thick mineral wool retention blanket placed over a custom drainage board to enhance water retention. For projects with higher
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stormwater management needs, additional layers of mineral wool can be added to further increase retention capacity, allowing for flexible solutions tailored to specific project requirements (Adapted from the manufacturer's summary).

Manufacturer online resources
Roof Garden Systems
System Depth
(min/max) 140 mm (5-1/2")
Growing Media Depth
(min/max) 101.6 mm (4")
Vegetation Profile
Sedum-Herbaceous-Grass
Suitable climate zones
conditional on the specified vegetation profile (refer to the Design Authority/Green Roof Design Professional)
System Components
Sedum Mats (Click here for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
Extensive Growth Media (Click here for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
Hyrdo-blanket D13 Mineral Wool (Click here for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
MiraDrain 9800 (includes filter fabric and drainage layer) (Click here for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
200V Protection Fabric (Click here for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
Roof Garden Aluminum Edge (Click here for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
Roof Garden Aluminum Drain Box (Click here for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
Root Barrier (Click [1] for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
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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