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PLANNING GUIDESystem Solutions for Thriving Green Roofs1

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ContentsIntroduction The Roofs of the Future are Green Why have a Green Roof Types of Green Roofs Replicating Nature on Roofs Page4567Extensive Green RoofsSystemSystemSystemSystemSystemSystemBuild-upBuild-upBuild-upBuild-upBuild-upBuild-up“Sedum...

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The Roofs of the Future are GreenRoofs are more than just “functionalcomponents” for the protection of thebuilding structure. Roofs give characterto individual buildings and entire citydistricts. Beyond that, roofs are more andmore considered...

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Why have a Green Roof?Beyond their attractive visual nature, Green Roofs offer many undisputable benefits, both ecological and economical, provided theyare built with the right system.Bind Dust andToxic ParticlesIncreaseRainwater RetentionImproveNoise...

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PLANNING GUIDESystems for Pitched Green Roofs1

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More Options with ZinCoTechnically Sound Detail Solutions Steep Pitched Green Roof with ZinCo Georaster®10Accessories for Steep Pitched Green Roofs Intensive Green Roof on Pitched Roofs13Material Variations on Pitched Roofs Greening Barrel Roofs152Pitched...

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Green Oases for our CityscapeEnvironmental, urban and engineering benefits of a green roof:Protection of theRoof MembraneNew HabitatRainwaterRetention• Protects the roof• Avoids sealing and• Reduces run-off membrane from UV radiation,...

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Enduring Success with Pitched Green Roofs –What Do we Need to Know?When is a Green Roof Pitched?While even flat roofs should have a pitchof at least 2 % for the purposes of thisbrochure a pitched roof is one with apitch of at least 10°, which...

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Roof pitch:Degrees Per cent 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° 35° 40° 45°100 %15 % 30 % 45 % 60 % 80 % System Build-up for“Flat Roofs”(see Planning Guide”Extensive Green Roofs”)System Build-up“Pitched...

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PLANNING GUIDE System Solutions for Extensive Green Roofs Life on Roofs

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Green Oases for Our CityscapesThe environmental, urban development and engineering advantages of green roofs:Protection of theRoof MembraneNew HabitatRainwaterRetentionDust BindingReduction ofEnergy CostsNoiseProtectioncoldwarm• Protects the roof ...

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More Options with ZinCoSystem Build-up “Rockery Type Plants” 4System Build-up“Rockery Type Plants” on 0°-Roofs 6System Build-up “Rockery Type Plants” on Inverted Roofs 7System Build-up “Sedum Carpet” 8System...

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System Build-up “Rockery Type Plants““Rockery Type Plants“allows for an extensivegreen roof with sophisticated design andindividual character. The“Rockery Type Plants“substrate is applied witha minimum of 70 mmin depth....

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Plant Suggestions “Rockery Type Plants“Botanical NameCommon NameHeight(mm)BlossomBlossomPeriod (month)DianthuscarthusianorumClusterhead400red6-9Festuca Cinerea-HybrideBlue fescue250-300brown6-7Gypsophila repense.g. „Rosa Schönheit”Baby’s...

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PLANNING GUIDE System Solutions for Intensive Green Roofs

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Green Oases for Our Cityscapes The environmental, urban development and engineering advantages of green roofs: Protection of the Roof Membrane New Habitat Protects the roof membrane from UV radiation, heat, cold and hail Avoids...

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More Options with ZinCo System Build-up "Roof Garden" System Build-up "Summer Plains" System Build-up "Heather with Lavender" System Build-up "Green Underground Car Park Deck " Perfect Solutions down to the Last Detail Planting...

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System Build-up "Roof Garden" The "Roof Garden" green roof system is a multifunctional green roof build-up with high water storage. It is suitable for lawns, perennials, and with deeper system substrate, for shrubs and trees. Integration...

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Weightkg/m2drywater-saturatedfrom200from3003242232342 Height mm from 200 70 Drainage layer Protection layer Lawn, perennial plants, and with deeper substrate, also shrubs and small trees System Substrate "Roof Garden" or...

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® Life on roofsLife roofsE n g i n e e r e d G r e e n R o o f S y s t e m sPlanning GuideWalkways and Drivewayson Roofs and Decks

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2Guideline for Planning, Execution and Upkeep of Green-Roof Sites - Roof GreeningGuideline (The landscaping and landscape development research society e.V. FLL)Rules for Roofs with Waterproofing - Flat Roof Guideline (organization of GermanRoofer Society...

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3page 26General Information about walkways on roofs andparking garagespage 4Stilted pavings page 6Details + Alternative solutions page 8Walkways on roofsSystem build-up with Elastodrain® EL 200Walkways and green roofsSystem build-up with Floradrain®...

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4General Information about Walkways on Roofsand Parking Garages.At a progessing rate, roofs are beingused holistically and now almosteverything which can be realised onground, is possible on roofs as well.To create long lasting and functioningwalkways...

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5What inclination is essential onwalkways and driveways? What fall isneeded for a roof? What fall shall beused for the waterproofing and what fallfor the surfacing? The “Flat RoofGuidelines“ as well as the DIN 18195require a minimum fall of...

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Planning GuideSolar energy andgreen roofsLife on roofsE n g i n e e r e d G r e e n R o o f S y s t e m s

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2Green roofs offer a wide range of benefits.They enhance thermal insulation,protect the waterproofing, offer a naturalhabitat for plants and animals, retainstorm water, improve the microclimateSome of the benefits of SolarVert®Photovoltaic plant...

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3Solar BaseFrame SGR35/90Roof of Pro Natur premises in Metzingen, GermanySolar panelRegistered for utilitymodel protection inGermany, utility modelno. 203 11 967-3ZinCo was awardedthe Innovation Prizefor its Solar BaseFallnet® SB 200 RailFixing Device(please...

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4Some basic information about solar heat gain on What does the level of energy generated depend upon?And this is how it works:The roof membrane is covered with aFixodrain® XD 20 high-grade drainageand protective layer.Then, the Solar Base® plates...

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5A broad range of accessories and solutions tailored to specificationThe Solar Base® plates are coveredwith system substrate as per therequired load.The solar panels are installed. Roof with fully-installed solar energysystem.Photovoltaic system...