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.
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- 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).
- Manufacturer Online Resource
- Flora Garden System
- 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
- Plant plugs (supplied by others*)
- NL630 Growing Medium (Click here for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
- NL400 Filter Fabric (Click here for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
- NL310 Drainage Board (Click here for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
- NL120 Root Barrier (Click here for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
- NL200 Edging & Accessories (Click here for the Technical Data Sheet PDF)
- NL210 Drain Box & Accessories
- NL220 Penetration Box
- *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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