The FOAMGLAS® green roof can be designed as an intensive or extensive planted system. Depending on the structural conditions it is suitable for concrete, steel or wood decks. Architects choose FOAMGLAS® insulation for their green roof projects because of its almost unrivalled compressive strength and for the peace of mind that comes from using this watertight fully bonded roof construction.
Technical features and benefits:
- Resistance to roots, pests, fertilizers
FOAMGLAS® insulation is inorganic, which makes it highly resistant to all forms of infestation and vermin. The closed glass cells do not store moisture, it is an effective shield against root penetration; it’s also resistant to chemicals, with no risk of fertilizer damaging the insulation.
- Plantings
Extensive green roof systems contain low-level foliage and ground-cover plants. There’s no need to replicate the soil thickness or the nutrition and irrigation requirements of a real garden. A soil thickness of 50 to 100 mm is sufficient and the plants can even grow on pitched or sloping roofs. For extensive planting systems a falling gradient of at least 1.3% is recommended. Intensive green roof planting systems are more similar to conventional gardens and require more consideration in terms of soil, nutrition and roof durability. Intensive green roofs typically require a greater soil thickness.
The FOAMGLAS® green roof can be designed as an intensive or extensive planted system. Depending on the structural conditions it is suitable for concrete, steel or wood decks. Architects choose FOAMGLAS® insulation for their green roof projects because of its almost unrivalled compressive strength and for the peace of mind that comes from using this watertight fully bonded roof construction.
Technical features and benefits:
- Resistance to roots, pests, fertilizers
FOAMGLAS® insulation is inorganic, which makes it highly resistant to all forms of infestation and vermin. The closed glass cells do not store moisture, it is an effective shield against root penetration; it’s also resistant to chemicals, with no risk of fertilizer damaging the insulation.
- Plantings
Extensive green roof systems contain low-level foliage and ground-cover plants. There’s no need to replicate the soil thickness or the nutrition and irrigation requirements of a real garden. A soil thickness of 50 to 100 mm is sufficient and the plants can even grow on pitched or sloping roofs. For extensive planting systems a falling gradient of at least 1.3% is recommended. Intensive green roof planting systems are more similar to conventional gardens and require more consideration in terms of soil, nutrition and roof durability. Intensive green roofs typically require a greater soil thickness.
The FOAMGLAS® green roof can be designed as an intensive or extensive planted system. Depending on the structural conditions it is suitable for concrete, steel or wood decks. Architects choose FOAMGLAS® insulation for their green roof projects because of its almost unrivalled compressive strength and for the peace of mind that comes from using this watertight fully bonded roof construction.
Technical features and benefits:
- Resistance to roots, pests, fertilizers
FOAMGLAS® insulation is inorganic, which makes it highly resistant to all forms of infestation and vermin. The closed glass cells do not store moisture, it is an effective shield against root penetration; it’s also resistant to chemicals, with no risk of fertilizer damaging the insulation.
- Plantings
Extensive green roof systems contain low-level foliage and ground-cover plants. There’s no need to replicate the soil thickness or the nutrition and irrigation requirements of a real garden. A soil thickness of 50 to 100 mm is sufficient and the plants can even grow on pitched or sloping roofs. For extensive planting systems a falling gradient of at least 1.3% is recommended. Intensive green roof planting systems are more similar to conventional gardens and require more consideration in terms of soil, nutrition and roof durability. Intensive green roofs typically require a greater soil thickness.