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Materials:NLSM Eco-Grass



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).
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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)
XPS Insulation by roofing Contractor (Refer to the RGC Standard for Vegetated Roofs)
Waterproofing Roof Assembly (membrane) by roofing Contractor

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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