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Division C - Accepted Materials
Group - Vegetated Roof Systems

NLSM TerraEXT
by Next Level Stormwater Management

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: https://www.nlsm.ca/
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: Next Level Stormwater Management's TerraExt is a traditional, pre-grown system that uses a low maintenance sedum planting rolled on top of a proprietary blend of extensive engineered growing medium for a total of 100 mm. Plants are grown on a “blanket” and harvested like sod. TerraExt provides excellent instant green with 85% foliar coverage upon installation. This system is designed to help reduce water evaporation, soil erosion and weed growth. The growing medium is contained by a filter fabric laid above the rest of the system’s under layers. Most components come in rolls that are easy to transport and install (adapted from the manufacturer's literature).

Manufacturer Online Resource: TerraEXT System
System Depth: 113.0 mm (4-13/16") to 188 mm (7-13/16")
Growing Media Depth: 95.0 mm (3-3/4") to 170 mm (6-11/16")
Vegetation Profile: Moss-Sedum
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)

NL718 Sedum Blanket NL600 Growing Medium NL400 Filter Fabric NL300 Drainage Mat NL120 Root Barrier Conventionally Insulated Roof Assembly by roofing Contractor NL200 Edging & Accessories NL210 Drain Box & Accessories NL220 Penetration Box

^†Guarantor's Notes: 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..

^*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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 ;Acceptance Criteria: Refer to the [[VRA Standard | RGC Standard for Vegetated Roofs]]
 ;System Summary: Next Level Stormwater Management's '''TerraExt''' is a traditional, pre-grown system that uses a low maintenance sedum planting rolled on top of a proprietary blend of extensive engineered growing medium for a total of 100 mm. Plants are grown on a “blanket” and harvested like sod. '''TerraExt''' provides excellent instant green with 85% foliar coverage upon installation. This system is designed to help reduce water evaporation, soil erosion and weed growth. The growing medium is contained by a filter fabric laid above the rest of the system’s under layers. Most components come in rolls that are easy to transport and install (adapted from the manufacturer's literature).
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 ;Vegetation Profile: Moss-Sedum
 ;Suitable climate zones: All BC zones, subject to manufacturer's approval
-;System Components:
+;System Components<sup>*</sup>: In the usual order, from top to bottom; click on link for Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
-:'''NL718 Sedum Blanket''' (Click [https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/b/bd/NLSM_NL718_Sedum_Blanket_-_Standard_Mix_BC_TDS.pdf here] for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
+:{| class="wikitable"
-:'''NL600 Growing Medium''' (Click [https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/2/25/NLSM_NL600_Growing_Medium_HOM_-_BC_G_TDS.pdf here] for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
+|-
-:'''NL400 Filter Fabric''' (Click [https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/f/fa/NLSM_NL400_Filter_Fabric_TDS.pdf here] for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
+|
-:'''NL300 Drainage Mat''' (Click [https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/4/40/NLSM_NL300_Drainage_Mat_TDS.pdf here] for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
+*[https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/b/bd/NLSM_NL718_Sedum_Blanket_-_Standard_Mix_BC_TDS.pdf '''NL718 Sedum Blanket''']
-:'''NL120 Root Barrier''' (Click [https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/3/32/NLSM_NL120_Root_Barrier_TDS.pdf here] for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
+*[https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/2/25/NLSM_NL600_Growing_Medium_HOM_-_BC_G_TDS.pdf '''NL600 Growing Medium''']
-:'''NL200 Edging & Accessories''' (Click [https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/9/96/NLSM_NL200_Edging_and_Accessories_TDS.pdf here] for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
+*[https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/f/fa/NLSM_NL400_Filter_Fabric_TDS.pdf '''NL400 Filter Fabric''']
-:'''NL210 Drain Box & Accessories'''
+*[https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/4/40/NLSM_NL300_Drainage_Mat_TDS.pdf  '''NL300 Drainage Mat''']
-:'''NL220 Penetration Box'''
+*[https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/3/32/NLSM_NL120_Root_Barrier_TDS.pdf '''NL120 Root Barrier''']
+:'''Conventionally Insulated Roof Assembly''' by roofing ''Contractor''
+*[https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/9/96/NLSM_NL200_Edging_and_Accessories_TDS.pdf '''NL200 Edging & Accessories''']
+*'''NL210 Drain Box & Accessories'''
+*'''NL220 Penetration Box'''
+|}
+</div>
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+<hr>
+<div class="col-md-6">
+;<sup>†</sup>Guarantor's Notes: 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 [https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=VRA_Standard#1.1.3.2._Permitted_Vegetated_Roof_Systems 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 [https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=VRA_Standard#1.1.3.6._Variances Article 1.1.3.6.].
+</div>
+<div class="col-md-6">
 ;<sup>*</sup>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 [https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Guarantee Part 3] of Division A for more about coverage.
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