Green Roof Over Concrete

Projects include a large green roof with a small park over a parking structure in redmond wa.

Green roof over concrete.

The modern system requires the use of several layers answering to specific and necessary functions. Regardless of the shape watertightness is key. It is fully bonded and fully sealed making it vapour tight non combustible and 100 water resistant. A green roof is by essence a vegetal cover.

Waterproof concrete technology has recently been introduced in north america. A half inch lift provides needed drainage and ventilation between the new green roof and underlying surface. Sarnafil green roof over concrete deck vegetation sarnafil membrane growth medium insulation protection drainage layer drainage composite concrete deck sarnafil membrane. Enables a green roof installation over an existing concrete asphalt or other hard roof top surface.

Concrete s light color reduces the heat island effect lowering urban energy use. Concrete structures are durable. Sloped or curved green roof on concrete. Green roofs can also be sloped or curved.

Impervious concrete roofs support green landscaping reducing water runoff and reducing heat island effect. Concrete s light color reflects more light at night reducing lighting infrastructure and energy costs. The composition follows a general canvas that will get shaped by the choice of the green roof type and materials.