Cellular confinement system restrains growth media for pitched green roof applications. GardNet works with American Hydrotech's Garden Roof Assembly for steep-slope applications ranging from 3:12 to 7 ...

In terms of longevity, a pitched roof with tiles will have a longer lifespan (around 50-90 years) while a flat roof finished with traditional EPDM rubber will be much shorter and require ...

1. Make sure the roof will stay in place. The most crucial component of any sloped green roof is the confinement system, which holds the growth medium in place during the roof’s early stages of ...

However, shed roofs most commonly have pitched roofs. Ideally, the pitch of the green roof should be around 9-10 degrees, as this is not only best for the plants but also reduces the need for ...

The approximately 1000 m 2 green pitched roof of the luxury hotel GF Victoria on Tenerife extends over seven floors on both sides of the building. The ZinCo system structure named Steep Pitched Green ...

In other words, green roofs are a modern version of the medieval sod roof, a perfect example of low-tech meets high-concept. Get the INDY Daily. Join 24,000 of your neighbors and stay in tune with ...

A green roof — also called an eco-roof, a living roof or a vegetated roof — is a rooftop covered with flora, foliage and varied vegetation planted to protect a waterproof membrane, ...

Sweet pitched roof house in France gets a green makeover with bio-sourced materials. Design Architecture. 03/21/2016. under Architecture; by Lidija Grozdanic. by Lidija Grozdanic. View Slideshow.

If you're planning a new extension, but not sure how to decide on the roof type, our guide explains the ins and outs of flat and pitched roofs News Today's news ...