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VERTICAL GREEN The use of vegetation to cover buildings is rightfully becoming part of the repertoire of modern architecture. Numerous contemporary buildings are strongly characterized by plant-covered walls: while such a choice allows buildings in rural areas to harmoniously blend into the surrounding environment, it’s in the urban context that vertical green expresses its full potential. In densely built-up areas, and particularly where parks and gardens are scarce, vertical green greatly improves the overall quality of the environment, and has a positive aesthetic value for residents....

VERTICAL GREEN WITH WALL-Y® WALL-Y® is a grid developed for the creation of green walls. The special texture created by the irregularly shaped cells is of great aesthetic value, decorating walls even before the vegetation cover has developed. Made of plastic, the grid is light, modular and very easy to install, is moisture- and microorganism-resistant, proving robust and reliable. A wall covered with WALL-Y® provides a better thermal performance to the building and protects it against the corrosive effects of urban pollution. THE ADVANTAGES OF WALL-Y® Gives an immediate decorative result...

VERTICAL GREEN WITH WALL-Y® THE ADVANTAGES OF A GREEN WALL WITH WALL-Y® Green walls improve the appearance of old and new buildings, increasing their commercial value Noise attenuation Dust ltering Mitigation of the “urban heat island” effect Creation of new environments for the life of animals and plants within cities Protection of walls from thermal and mechanical stress TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 58 X 58 X 7.5 cm (3 pcs/m2) Type of connection between panels Double overlap Horizontal on-centres of xing holes 49.5 cm / 19.5 in Vertical on-centres of xing holes 29 cm / 11.4 in Size of xing...

HOW TO FIX TO THE WALL The WALL-Y® grid panels are permanently fastened to the wall. Anchors are tted through the holes in the integrated brackets, as illustrated below. anchor ø 8 x 60 mm 0.3 x 2.4 in washer UP Orient the grid panel as illustrated and place it against the wall and mark the position of the holes with a felt-tip pen. screw Drill two holes with an 8 mm (0.3 in) tip and, as indicated in the gure, x the grid to the wall with ø8 x 60 mm (0.3 x 2.4 in) anchors. N.B. in case of an External Thermal Insulation Composite System or render, use specic screws depending on thickness of...

WALL-Y® POT ACCESSORY The WALL-Y® pot is the ultimate accessory for the containement of the vegetation soil, whichever plant species is chosen. The brackets make it possible to place it at the desired height and the holes on the bottom provide drainage of excess water. Dimensions 58 x 22 x H 20 cm / 22.8 x 8.6 x H2.8 in Weight 1.2 kg / 2.6 lbs Pot capacity 20 l / 5.28 gallons Available colours* Green, white, transparent 22 cm / 8.6 in *Custom colours are available upon request 58 cm / 22.8 in INSTALLATION OF THE POT anchor ø 8 x 80 mm 0.3 x 3.1 in washer screw Insert the pot’s brackets onto...

VEGETATION OF THE WALL-Y® GRID PANEL For best results of the vegetated wall with WALL-Y® please follow these indications: No more than 5 plants per pot Include a drip-irrigation system in the installation Vertical separation between pots should be 2 meters (6.6 ft) Fill the pots with a blend of vegetation soil and volcanic lava (green roof soil mixture) Spectacular effects and textures will be obtained by planting different species (seasonal owering, grasses and perennials), ensuring colour and variety at every time of the year. FULL SUN Species Jasminum Jasmin Rhynchospermum jasminoides...

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