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LiveRoof Standard Modular Vegetated Roof System
LiveRoof Ontario Inc
07 33 63 Vegetated Roofing
The LiveRoof Standard vegetated roof system is an extensive and semi-intensive, modular, pre-vegetated assembly. At 108 mm (4.25 in.) in depth, it is ideal for most applications and offers a blend of esthetics, stormwater management, biodiversity and value.
Soil: Approximately 108 mm (4.25 in.) deep
Module size: 305mm x 610mm x 82.5 mm (12"x 24"x 3.25")
Saturated weight: Approximately 132 to 142 kg/m2 (27 to 29 lb/sf), saturated and vegetated
Dry weight: Approximately 97.65 kg/m2 (20 lb/sf)—confirm with your local licensed grower
Merits: Maximizes stormwater management, increases biodiversity. Fully tested under wind uplift test standard CSA A123.24-15
Plants: Succulent ground covers, water-conserving accent plants, and hardy spring blooming bulbs
Accessories: Roofedge aluminium vegetated roof edging, RoofBlue Riser for added stormwater management capacity, PipeRunner irrigation pipe elevation
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Phone: 1-800-875-1392
Email:
sales@LiveRoof.com
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