Difference between revisions of "Materials:NLSM Eco-Grass"

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Division C - Accepted Materials
Group - Vegetated Roof Systems

NLSM Eco-Grass
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: The Eco-Grass system is a pre-grown, instant green looses-laid system with a low maintenance grass blanket consisting of fine fescues. It is harvested like sod and rolls on top of semi-intensive engineered growing medium. Eco-Grass helps reduce water evaporation, soil erosion and weed growth. Components are easy to transport and install (adapted from the manufacturer's literature. See the link at right to the manufacturer's online resources page for more information).

Manufacturer Online Resource: Eco-Grass System
System Type: Semi-Intensive
System Depth: 188 mm (7-7/16") to 338 mm (13-5/16")
Growing Media Depth: 170 mm (6-11/16") to 320 mm (12-9/16")
Vegetation Profile: Grass-Herbaceous
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)

NL717 Eco-Grass Blanket NL600 Growing Medium NL400 Filter Fabric NL300 Drainage Mat XPS Insulation by roofing Contractor (Refer to the RGC Standard for Vegetated Roofs) NL120 Root Barrier Waterproofing Roof Assembly (membrane) 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]]
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+;System Summary: The '''Eco-Grass''' system is a pre-grown, instant green looses-laid system with a low maintenance grass blanket consisting of fine fescues. It is harvested like sod and rolls on top of semi-intensive engineered growing medium. '''Eco-Grass''' helps reduce water evaporation, soil erosion and weed growth. Components are easy to transport and install (adapted from the manufacturer's literature. See the link at right to the manufacturer's online resources page for more information).
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-;Manufacturer Online Resource: [Link Name]
+;Manufacturer Online Resource: [https://www.nlsm.ca/systems-technical-info-2/ecograss/ Eco-Grass System]
-;System Depth: give range
+;System Type: Semi-Intensive
-;Growing Media Depth: give range
+;System Depth: 188 mm (7-7/16")	to 338 mm (13-5/16")
-;Vegetation Profile: give manufacturer's profile name or description
+;Growing Media Depth: 170 mm (6-11/16")	to 320 mm (12-9/16")
-;Suitable climate zones: give range or list zone numbers
+;Vegetation Profile: Grass-Herbaceous
-;System Components:
+;Suitable climate zones: All BC zones, subject to manufacturer's approval
-:Component name (Click [link here] for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
+;System Components<sup>*</sup>: In the usual order, from top to bottom; click on link for Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
-:Component name (Click [link here] for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
+:{| class="wikitable"
-:Component name (Click [link here] for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
+|-
-:Component name (Click [link here] for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
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-:Component name (Click [link here] for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
+*[https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/f/fd/NLSM_NL717_Eco-Grass_Blanket_-_BC_TDS.pdf '''NL717 Eco-Grass Blanket''']
+*[https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/2/25/NLSM_NL600_Growing_Medium_HOM_-_BC_G_TDS.pdf '''NL600 Growing Medium''']
+*[https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/f/fa/NLSM_NL400_Filter_Fabric_TDS.pdf '''NL400 Filter Fabric''']
+*[https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/4/40/NLSM_NL300_Drainage_Mat_TDS.pdf '''NL300 Drainage Mat''']
+:'''XPS Insulation''' by roofing ''Contractor'' (Refer to the [[VRA Standard | RGC Standard for Vegetated Roofs]])
+*[https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/3/32/NLSM_NL120_Root_Barrier_TDS.pdf '''NL120 Root Barrier''']
+:'''Waterproofing Roof Assembly''' (membrane) 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>
+<div class="col-md-12">
+<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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