Structural Green Roof Section Detail

We have vegetative roof details in pdf dwg autocad and autodesk revit rvt 2d and rfa 3d formats.

Structural green roof section detail.

Note that it is not like a traditional roof garden in which planting is done in free standing containers as well as planters that are placed on an easy to access roof terrace. Green roof designs to ensure that the building has enough structural capacity to support a green roof. The basic anatomy of a green roof consists of vegetation growing medium filter membrane drainage layer waterproof root repellant layer roofing membrane support for plantings above thermal insulation vapor control layer and structural roof support. Intensive green roofs require the deepest soil and have the greatest impact on the structural design but they also accommodate all types of plantings including large shrubs and trees.

See section 3 2 4 green roof design criteria for more information on structural design considerations. Intensive systems allow the designer to create a park like setting so they are the best option for roof gardens that will be occupied. All three types of roofs require specific layers of roofing materials not found on regular roofs. Please contact us for support in determining which details are most pertinent to your individual project.

Green roof storage volume is maximized on relatively flat roofs a pitch of 1 to 2 percent.