Materials:Hydrotech Semi-intensive Garden Roof Assembly - Revision history

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 ;Accepted for application in: Vegetated Roof Systems
 ;Acceptance Criteria: Refer to the [[VRA Standard | RGC Standard for Vegetated Roofs]]
-;System Summary: The Semi-Intensive Garden Roof<sup>®</sup> Assembly is considered a lightweight assembly, but with a slightly deeper soil depth, and is designed to support sod lawns as well as perennials.  Lawns have unique needs due to the foot traffic they experience. Designers have the ability to create large lawn areas on rooftops using a Garden Roof Semi-Intensive<sup>®</sup> Assembly.
+;System Summary: The Semi-Intensive Garden Roof<sup>®</sup> Assembly is considered a lightweight assembly, but with a slightly deeper soil depth, and is designed to support sod lawns as well as perennials.  Lawns have unique needs due to the foot traffic they experience. Designers have the ability to create large lawn areas on rooftops using a Garden Roof Semi-Intensive<sup>®</sup> Assembly (See the link at right to the manufacturer's online resources page for more information)..
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 *[https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/c/c1/Hydrotech_LiteTop_Growing_Media_TDS.pdf '''Semi-Intensive Litetop<sup>®</sup> Growing Media''']
 *[https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/c/cb/Hydrotech_LiteTop_Aggregate_TDS.pdf '''Litetop<sup>®</sup> Aggregate'''] only for Gardendrain GR30
 *[https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/d/d6/Hydrotech_Gardendrain_GR25_TDS.pdf '''Gardendrain GR25'''] or [https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/e/e9/Hydrotech_Gardendrain_GR30_TDS.pdf '''Gardendrain GR30''']

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 ;'''Vegetated Roof System Manufacturer''': [http://en.hydrotechmembrane.ca/  '''Hydrotech Membrane Corporation''']
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 ;Accepted for application in: Vegetated Roof Systems
 ;Acceptance Criteria: Refer to the [[VRA Standard | RGC Standard for Vegetated Roofs]]
-;System Summary: The Semi-Intensive Garden Roof<sup>®</sup> Assembly is considered a lightweight assembly, but with a slightly deeper soil depth, and is designed to support sod lawns as well as perennials.<br><br>Lawns have unique needs due to the foot traffic they experience. Designers have the ability to create large lawn areas on rooftops using a Garden Roof Semi-Intensive<sup>®</sup> Assembly.<br><br>
+;System Summary: The Semi-Intensive Garden Roof<sup>®</sup> Assembly is considered a lightweight assembly, but with a slightly deeper soil depth, and is designed to support sod lawns as well as perennials.  Lawns have unique needs due to the foot traffic they experience. Designers have the ability to create large lawn areas on rooftops using a Garden Roof Semi-Intensive<sup>®</sup> Assembly.
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-[[File:Extensive VR System (sedum tile).jpg| left | 450 px| link=]]
+[[File:Extensive VR System (banner).JPG| left | class=img-responsive |  link=]]
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 ;Manufacturer online resources: [https://en.hydrotechmembrane.ca/assemblies/garden-roof-assembly/semi-intensive Semi-intensive Garden Roof Assembly]
 ;System Depth: 203.2 mm (8") to 355.6 mm (14")
 ;Growing Media Depth: 152.4 mm (6") to 304.8 mm (12")
 ;Vegetation Profile: as specified by the ''Design Authority''/''Green Roof Design Professional'' (See '''Conditions and Limitations''' below)
 ;Suitable climate zones: conditional on the specified vegetation profile (refer to the ''Design Authority''/''Green Roof Design Professional'')
-;System Components:
+;System Components<sup>*</sup>: In the usual order, from top to bottom; click on link for Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
-*'''Semi-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)
+:{| class="wikitable"
-*'''Litetop<sup>®</sup> Filter''' (Click [https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/7/77/Hydrotech_LiteTop_Filter_TDS.pdf '''here'''] for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
+|-
-*'''Litetop<sup>®</sup> Aggregate''' only for Gardendrain GR30 (Click [https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/c/cb/Hydrotech_LiteTop_Aggregate_TDS.pdf '''here'''] for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
-*'''Gardendrain GR25''' or '''Gardendrain GR30''' (Click [https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/d/d6/Hydrotech_Gardendrain_GR25_TDS.pdf'''here'''] and [https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/e/e9/Hydrotech_Gardendrain_GR30_TDS.pdf '''here'''] for the Technical Data Sheet PDFs)
+*[https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/c/c1/Hydrotech_LiteTop_Growing_Media_TDS.pdf '''Semi-Intensive Litetop<sup>®</sup> Growing Media''']
-*'''Root Stop Standard''' or '''Root Stop HD''' (Click [https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/2/2a/Hydrotech_Root_Stop_TDS.pdf '''here'''] or [https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/0/04/Hydrotech_Root_Stop_HD_TDS.pdf '''here'''] for the Technical Data Sheet PDFs)
+*[https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/c/c1/Hydrotech_LiteTop_Growing_Media_TDS.pdf '''Extensive Litetop<sup>®</sup> Growing Media''']
-*'''Root Stop Tape''' (Click [https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/1/16/Hydrotech_Root_Stop_Tape_TDS.pdf '''here'''] for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
+*[https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/c/cb/Hydrotech_LiteTop_Aggregate_TDS.pdf '''Litetop<sup>®</sup> Aggregate'''] only for Gardendrain GR30
-*'''GardenEdge<sup>®</sup>''' (Click [https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/0/0e/Hydrotech_GardenEdge_TDS.pdf '''here'''] for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
+*[https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/d/d6/Hydrotech_Gardendrain_GR25_TDS.pdf '''Gardendrain GR25'''] or [https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/e/e9/Hydrotech_Gardendrain_GR30_TDS.pdf '''Gardendrain GR30''']
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+:'''XPS Insulation''' by roofing ''Contractor'' (Refer to the [[VRA Standard | RGC Standard for Vegetated Roofs]])
-;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.
+*[https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/2/2a/Hydrotech_Root_Stop_TDS.pdf '''Root Stop Standard'''] or [https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/0/04/Hydrotech_Root_Stop_HD_TDS.pdf  '''Root Stop HD''']
 :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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 ;Accepted for application in: Vegetated Roof Systems
 ;Acceptance Criteria: Refer to the [[VRA Standard | RGC Standard for Vegetated Roofs]]
-;Manufacturer online resources: [https://en.hydrotechmembrane.ca/assemblies/garden-roof-assembly/semi-intensive Semi-intensive Garden Roof Assembly]
+;System Summary: The Semi-Intensive Garden Roof<sup>®</sup> Assembly is considered a lightweight assembly, but with a slightly deeper soil depth, and is designed to support sod lawns as well as perennials.<br><br>Lawns have unique needs due to the foot traffic they experience. Designers have the ability to create large lawn areas on rooftops using a Garden Roof Semi-Intensive<sup>®</sup> Assembly.<br><br>
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-[[File:Extensive VR System (sedum tile).jpg|class=img-responsive| link=https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/d/d7/Extensive_VR_System_%28sedum_tile%29.jpg]]
+[[File:Extensive VR System (sedum tile).jpg| left | 450 px| link=]]
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-:Lawns have unique needs due to the foot traffic they experience. Designers have the ability to create large lawn areas on rooftops using a Garden Roof Semi-Intensive<sup>®</sup> Assembly. Generally accessible by adjacent hardscape areas, such as a patio, design professionals now have the opportunity to create beautiful additional usable space on projects.<br><br>The assembly incorporates a LiteTop® growing media that provides a firm structure for pedestrian areas while providing proper aeration for good root growth. Lawns require more water for proper establishment and long term growth. Hydrotech strongly recommends that a permanent irrigation be included in the assembly.<br><br>'''Features of the Garden Semi-Intensive<sup>®</sup> Assembly''':
+:Generally accessible by adjacent hardscape areas, such as a patio, design professionals now have the opportunity to create beautiful additional usable space on projects.<br><br>The assembly incorporates a LiteTop® growing media that provides a firm structure for pedestrian areas while providing proper aeration for good root growth. Lawns require more water for proper establishment and long term growth. Hydrotech strongly recommends that a permanent irrigation be included in the assembly.<br><br>'''Features of the Garden Semi-Intensive<sup>®</sup> Assembly''':
 :*Depth of growing media between 200mm and 300mm
 :*Increase of usable space
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 ;System Depth: 203.2 mm (8") to 355.6 mm (14")
 ;Growing Media Depth: 152.4 mm (6") to 304.8 mm (12")
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 ;Growing Media Depth: 152.4 mm (6") to 304.8 mm (12")
 ;Vegetation Profile: as specified by the ''Design Authority''/''Green Roof Design Professional'' (See '''Conditions and Limitations''' below)
-;Suitable climate zones: 4, 5, 6, 7A, 7B, 8
+;Suitable climate zones: conditional on the specified vegetation profile (refer to the ''Design Authority''/''Green Roof Design Professional'')
 ;System Components:
 *'''Semi-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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 ;System Summary: The Semi-Intensive Garden Roof<sup>®</sup> Assembly is considered a lightweight assembly, but with a slightly deeper soil depth, and is designed to support sod lawns as well as perennials.<br><br>
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-[[File:Extensive VR System (sedum tile).jpg|class=img-responsive| link=http://rpm.rcabc.org/images/2/29/SBS_1.3.1-1.jpg]]
+[[File:Extensive VR System (sedum tile).jpg|class=img-responsive| link=https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/d/d7/Extensive_VR_System_%28sedum_tile%29.jpg]]
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