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Modular Green Wall & Green Roof System Another Innovative Solution from Th Professionals Choice The P f i l Ch i 1
Open the catalog to page 1With urban areas continuing to grow around the world, the need to utilise the green spaces available is at an all-time high. The use of living walls and green roofs has become the established solution for maximising these urban green spaces and enjoying the many benefits that they bring. G-ROOF System D-MAN® SystemRootball Fixing System & Fiddler® IrrigationG-WALL SystemEyeboit SystemDeadman System From our world-famous D-MAN® anchor and structural systems, to our brand new G-WALL and G-ROOF solutions, Platipus is proud to be involved in the complete solution by offering these robust and...
Open the catalog to page 2BENEFITS OF URBAN GREEN SPACES Where living walls and green roofs are effectively installed into the urban green space the benefits are significant: Living walls and green roofs are known to increase the oxygen levels, in both interior and exterior environments. Studies have shown that they can also reduce nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter by between 40-60%. Sound insulation Living walls reduce the sound levels both indoors and outdoors because of the foliage refracting and reflecting sound. Reduction of energy costs Living walls can absorb sun energy through a process known as...
Open the catalog to page 3G-WALL SYSTEM G-WALL Unit Assembly: The Platipus G-WALL is a unique, modular green/living wall system for everyone. Key Benefits Quick & easy to assemble / build No batons, rails, hanging grids or membranes UV inhibited materials Each cell provides 4 pockets for planting Accepts standard 13-16mm irrigation pipe Unique pocket ‘drip-through’ water system Plant temperatures moderated by cool air flow Fully Recyclable G-WALL IRRIGATION Due to a wide range of plant species requiring different amounts of water and the impact of local conditions, an effective irrigation system is vital. Not only...
Open the catalog to page 4G-ROOF SYSTEM The benefits of green roofs, podiums and terraces are well established. Platipus has designed a system to make construction easier and more effective. The G-ROOF is a modular structural and drainage support system ideal for intensive and extensive roof gardens. The durable G-ROOF cells can be connected and placed directly on a waterproofed surface and the rigid system provides ideal load bearing support without the need for a root barrier and other layers. By stacking and rotating cells 90° planting area levels can be constructed quickly. Trees and shrubs can be secured in any...
Open the catalog to page 5G-WALL INSTALLATION GUIDE G-WALL INSTALLATION GUIDE Kit Tools Required Single Panel (1m ) See step 10 Connect two G-WALL cells together using a rubber mallet. Ensure that the fascia clips are properly seated in the slots in the G-WALL cell. Repeat step 6 for each G-WALL cell. Repeat step 1 to create the desired shape and size of your living wall. Repeat steps 3 & 4 for every G-WALL cell. Place the G-WALL in its intended location. Connect the fascia to the front of the G-WALL cell by lining up the clips with the slots in the G-WALL cell. Insert the fixing spigot into the hole in the centre...
Open the catalog to page 6£3 \Ci O Oi£3C2 avusaaaa'fl £/<3£j£]£Jl3 k3i2 Hand screw a screw into the pilot hole so that the G-WALL cell is secured to the wall. We recommend a DeWalt WALL DOG. Repeat steps 9 & 10 to hold the G-WALL secure. We recommend that you use all 16 of the fixing spigots per meter square. Fix a permanent irrigation system in place using the irrigation clips. Use extra irrigation clips on the spigots if necessary. Fill each pocket of the G-WALL with a plant (P9 pot size) and pack out with additional soil. Adjust the drip through watering system to ensure that all of the plants receive the correct...
Open the catalog to page 7PDEA®, ARGS® and ARVS® are Registered Trademarks of Platipus Anchors. Platipus Anchors technology is protected by International Patents, Trademarks and Registered Copyright. Platipus Anchors Limited, Kingsfield Business Centre, Philanthropic Road, REDHILL, Surrey, RH1 4DP, England. T: +44 (0) 1737 762300 E: info@platipus-anchors.com mPLATIPUS TREE ANCHORING SYSTEMS www.platipus-anthors.tom 1902 Garner Station Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA. T: Toll Free (USA): (866) 752-8478 T: (919) 662-0991 E: trees@platipus.us
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