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Extensive built-up green roof system

The full built-up extensive assembly, specified where the deck can carry it.

Depth
4" (100 mm)
Saturated load
26 lb/ft²
Annual retention
60%
Max slope
to 2:12
Wind
CSA A123.24 tested assembly
Fire
ASTM E108 Class A
Planting
Sedum, forbs and short native grasses
Maintenance
2 visits/year
Stormwater retentionBiodiversity + habitat
Bio-System
Exploded assembly4" (100 mm)
VegetationSedum, forb and grass mix30 mmGrowing mediaEngineered profile, 100 mm95 mmFilter fabricNon-woven PP4 mmDrainage + retention boardRetention cups at the root zone25 mmRoot barrierFLL-tested, loose laid6 mmWaterproofing (by others)Assembly is membrane-agnostic10 mmSTRUCTURAL DECK (BY OTHERS)

Specified when

  • New construction with load available
  • Higher retention targets
  • Deeper, more varied planting

10 documents cover this system

DOCX

CSI 3-part specification — Bio-System

DWG

Typical assembly details — all systems

DWG

Drain, penetration and expansion-joint details

PDF

Load table — saturated and dead loads, all systems

PDF

Wind resistance test report — CSA A123.24:21

PDF

Fire classification certificate — ASTM E108

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