Green Roof Detail

Architectural details photo by tommy hileman.

Green roof detail.

Container gardens on roofs where plants are maintained in pots are not generally considered to be true green roofs although. Green roofs extend the life and improve the performance of the roof cutting energy costs. A green roof is a green space that is created by adding various layers of plants and a growing medium to the top portion of a traditional roofing system. We have vegetative roof details in pdf dwg autocad and autodesk revit rvt 2d and rfa 3d formats.

The key to any good green roof project is a good waterproofing membrane. The green roof is one of the technologically most demanding roofing types. In the vast majority of cases its environmental benefits are mere advertising tricks and have not much in common with environmental protection or sustainable lifestyle. And to ensure the appropriate green roof assembly relative to the membrane chosen is provided it is important to understand how they work and how they are installed.

Please contact us for support in determining which details are most pertinent to your individual project. A green roof is a great way to create an attractive design feature on an outbuilding like a shed or garage or transform your home. A green roof or living roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium planted over a waterproofing membrane it may also include additional layers such as a root barrier and drainage and irrigation systems.