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Division C - Accepted Materials
Group - Vegetated Roof Systems

NLSM Flora Garden
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 Flora Garden system by Next Level Stormwater Management is designed to support native or non-native grasses, sedges, shrubs, perennials, aromatic herbs, berries, fruits, and vegetables in 150 mm or more of intensive engineered growing medium. Growing medium is a proprietary blend of mineral and organic components. Depth can be increased and customized as required (adapted from the manufacturer's literature. See the link at right to the manufacturer's online resources page for more information).

Manufacturer Online Resource: Flora Garden System
System Type: Semi-intensive
System Depth: 162 mm (6-3/8") to 312 mm (12-5/16")
Growing Media Depth: 150.4 mm (6") to 304.8 mm (12")
Vegetation Profile: native or non-native grasses, sedges, shrubs, perennials, aromatic herbs, berries, fruits, and vegetables (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^*: In the usual order, from top to bottom; click on link for Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

Plant plugs (supplied by others) NL630 Growing Medium* NL400 Filter Fabric NL310 Drainage Board 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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-;System Summary: The '''Flora Garden''' system by Next Level Stormwater Management is designed to support native or non-native grasses, sedges, shrubs, perennials, aromatic herbs, berries, fruits, and vegetables in 150 mm or more of intensive engineered growing medium.  Growing medium is a proprietary blend of mineral and organic components. Depth can be increased and customized as required (adapted from the manufacturer's literature).
+;System Summary: The '''Flora Garden''' system by Next Level Stormwater Management is designed to support native or non-native grasses, sedges, shrubs, perennials, aromatic herbs, berries, fruits, and vegetables in 150 mm or more of intensive engineered growing medium.  Growing medium is a proprietary blend of mineral and organic components. Depth can be increased and customized as required (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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