Materials:SOPRANATURE Semi-Intensive-Conventional (or Urban Agriculture) Vegetated Roof

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Materials:SOPRANATURE Semi-Intensive-Conventional (or Urban Agriculture) Vegetated Roof



Division C - Accepted Materials
Group - Vegetated Roof Systems


SOPRANATURE® Semi-Intensive-Conventional (or Urban Agriculture) 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® Semi-Intensive / Urban Agriculture Vegetated Systems by SOPREMA® are mid-light green roofs with 150 mm to 300 mm SOPRAFLOR substrate. Vegetation types typically include sedums, grasses, perennials, and shrubs. These are the systems that are preferred for urban rooftop agriculture.
Manufacturer Online Resource
SORPANATURE Semi-Intensive Vegetated Roof Systems
Extensive VR System (sedum tile).jpg
System Depth
162 mm (6-3/8") to 314.4 mm (12-3/8")
Growing Media Depth
152.4 mm (6") to 304.8 mm (12")
Vegetation Profile
Wild flower meadows, grasses, perennials, annuals, small shrubs and vegetation with medium to high water needs, or urban agricultural crops (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
Sedum Mats by Soprema, or non-sedum mat supplied by others* (Click here for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
Sopraflor I growing media (Click here for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
Sopraretentio Mat (Click here for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
Soprafiltre (Click here for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
Sopradrain Eco-5 (Click here for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
Soprabarrier 30 (Click here for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
Soprema approved tape
Sopranature® metal edging (Click here for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
Sopranature® inspection chambers (Click here for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
*See Conditions and Limitations
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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