Materials:ZinCo Roof Garden Assembly (Inverted)

Division C - Accepted Materials
Group - Vegetated Roof Systems

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ZinCo Roof Garden Assembly (Inverted^†)
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 Name linked to website here 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 ZinCo Canada's Roof Garden Assembly is designed as a multifunctional green roof with a high capacity for water retention, allowing you to include a wider variety of plants. ZinCo's Roof Garden Assembly Features: Supports lawns, perennials, shrubs and even trees Can include paths, terraces, driveways or playgrounds Structures can be built directly on the Floradrain® FD 60 system, without penetrating the roof membrane or impairing the drainage. (adapted from the manufacturer's literature) †Systems labeled "Inverted" are designed for a protected membrane roof assembly, also known as an inverted roof assembly. While Semi-intensive and Intensive vegetated roof systems are limited to only protected membrane roofs (See the Sentence 1.1.3.2.(5) in the "RGC Standard for Vegetated Roofs"), some vegetated roof system manufacturers offer their systems for conventionally insulated roofs. To request a written Variance to the published limitation, follow the requirements in Article 1.1.3.6.. Manufacturer Online Resource ZinCo Roof Garden System Type Intensive System Depth 241.3 mm (9-1/2") to 260.35 mm (10-1/4") Growing Media Depth 203.1 mm (8") to 203.1 mm (8") Vegetation Profile Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Grasses, Herbacious, Sedums Suitable climate zones All BC zones, subject to manufacturer's approval System Components* In the usual order, from top to bottom; click on link for Technical Data Sheet (TDS) Perennials-Grasses-Herbacious-Sedums (See pre-grown vegetation by ZinCo Canada) or as specified by the Design Authority/Green Roof Design Professional (See Conditions and Limitations below) Growing Medium Blend-I Filter Sheet SF Floradrain FD60-E Floradrain FD40-E (alternate drainage board) Floradrain FD25-E (alternate drainage board) TGV 21 Diffusion Membrane XPS Insulation by roofing Contractor (Refer to the RGC Standard for Vegetated Roofs) Root Barrier WSB100-PO Root Barrier WSF40 (alternate root barrier) Waterproofing Roof Assembly (membrane) by roofing Contractor *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. †Systems labeled "Inverted" are designed for a protected membrane roof assembly, also known as an inverted roof assembly.

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