Can you have a slanted green roof?

Can you have a slanted green roof?

For flat and low-pitch roofs, most of the issues involved with designing and installing green roofs have been resolved. Over the last decade, professionals have proven that even sloped roofs can be green, thanks to a few innovative solutions.

How do you build a sloped green roof?

5 Tips on Building a Sloped Green Roof

1. Make sure the roof will stay in place.
2. Pay careful attention to peaks and valleys.
3. Specify a high-performance waterproofing membrane.
4. Single-source the roof.
5. Include a maintenance contract in the specification.

What is the slope of a green roof?

Green roofs can be applied to a range of building types, from ‘flat’ rooftops (minimum of 1/4” slope per foot) to sloped rooftops with up to 4:12 pitch (3H:1V slope) or higher with adequate slope control. Depending on configuration and structure of the roof, the vegetated area may be partial or 100% coverage.

Why do we need a green roof system?

Green roof systems have to be flexible enough to allow a custom tailored solution that exactly fits the clients needs, the clients design intent or given elements set by the building. Green Roof Technology has the largest resource and documentation of any type of green roof project done in the last 35 years.

Is there such a thing as a sloped green roof?

Green Roof Service LLC / Green Roof Technology offers exactly the support and knowledge needed for designers to produce beautiful designs with long lasting results. We also develop action plans to revitalize failed sloped green roofs.

Who is the best contractor for a green roof?

There are several approaches to designing a confinement system, says Angie Durhman, green roof specialist with roofing contractor Magco Inc., Jessup, Md., a subsidiary of Skokie, Ill.-based Tecta America Corp.

What kind of aluminum is used for green roofs?

Hundreds of small holes are punched on the vertical leg to provide ample drainage while retaining soil. Two standard heights are available: 4” (100mm) and 6” (150mm). Both are made from a 60 mil (1.5mm) high-strength aluminum alloy, and both have a 6” (150mm) extra-wide base flange for stability.